Beloit Catholic High School - Arista Yearbook (Beloit, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1964 volume:

BELOIT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL BELOIT, WISCONSIN Faculty Father Bernard E. Pierick Principa1 Sister M. Agnes Ann, CSA Sister M. Agnes Clare, CSA Sister M. Cletus, CSA Sister Mary Denise, CSA Sister M. De Pazzi, CSA Sister M. Febronia, CSA Sister M. Gregory, CSA Father Roger Nilles, Guidance Director Father Donald Murray, Spitirual Director Father Joseph DeStefano Father Peter Fagan Father Robert Genovese Father Raymond Lena ha n Father Thomas Massion Father John Walsh Sister M. Hugoline, CSA Mr. Donald Bamabo Mr. Jack Farina Mr. Richard Godin Mrs. James Goodvick Mr. William Mauel Mr. Roy Melvin Mrs. William Watson Sister M. Philip Neri, CSA Sister M. Ronalda, CSA Sister M. Sharon, CSA Sister M. Aletta, CSA Vice Principal JOM. Bo.K Richard Athlon Carol Anderson Mary Jo Borley Thonio Brogan Gary Brown Williaai Brown Mwy Loo Char non Susan Choodoir Patricio Dolan Dennis Dooley Patricia Coit James Duaaan Theresa Edges Pam Erlandson Lauren Everson Thomas Farolli Diane Forrestal Kristin Freeman Joseph Frye Carole Fuhrmann Kathryn Galfano Ron old Goes te I 1 1 in Harrington John Gregory Mary Gregory Maureen Griffin ■ ■R Patricio Hanill Mathew Hon ten Jane Harrington John Hills Billie-Jeon Jordon William Knipp Anthony Konopa Mary Jo Kutter Roberto Loughlin Virginio Loomis Arthur Lueb«« Joanne Lucas Ronold Marshall Mark Mason Jan Prottoau Janet Pnlotln Carol Rule Poulin Van Kampan Kathleen Van Landegheai Charles Vickerman Georgianna Wade Peggy Walsh Patricia White Arleen Williams Judy Wingler Nancy Witsoch Michael Wolf Freshman Flashback... The yeor 1960 hod many outstanding events: the first dances...our first Mardi Gras...our first Homecoming and our “great” float... Class officers: Jane Har- rington-President; Jack Anastasi - Vice President; Pauline Van Kampen-Secre- tary; Steve Ullrich-Trea- surer...Our first all school retreat, and Father Feeney as retreat master...Bishop O’Connor's visit to the classes. Other things that seem to stick in our minds: the changes that occured upon entering high school... looking up to the upper classmen...the play Annie Get Your Gun” with John Hansen, Mary Jo Borley, and Mary Lou Charnon... Sister Eileen's “fern?” The subjects best liked that year: Mr. Godin’s World History classes...Algebra I classes taught by Sister Bonita, and Sister Philip Neri. In basketball that was the” year...Big Bernie Lampe 6’10”...victory over Edgewood - 76-74. Sophomore Summary That’ll do, that’ll do, English II Sister Eileen... “Moonlight Magic Home- coming dance...First Aid, human pyramid, Touch foot- ball, girls, not tackle,” Gym II, Mrs. Von Stein... “Taming of the Shrew,” “Macbeth ...Mike Hahn, sports...Christmas, “Tinsel and Tintinnabulation” Arista,” new name...Good Literature club in Sophomore English...March of Dimes crutches...‘‘Highwoy ’62” Press club variety show... Old Spice, “Now I’ll just nip this in the bud” Religion II, Father De- Stefano... Watch your fig- gers” geometry, Sister Leonida...Biology and di- secting...Coming of Fathers Healey and Murray...French conversation, Mr. Godin, “Hi, how ya doin?”... Sodality Christmas carol- ing...Mardi Gras - dinners, Jail...Retreat...Band tourna- ment...Latin II, translation of Julius Ceasar and the Gallic Wars... Stay away from that fern”...Reading Shakespeare’s Julius Cae- sar.” 5 Gary Brown wins March of Dimes Cutest Baby Contest. Jim Boho earns Latin trophy for BCH. Father Joseph Feeney, re- treat master. Marisa Ferrini MCWC senior exchonge student from Milan, Italy. Sister M. Eileen, sophomore English teacher. Viewing biology projects were Sister M. Ronalda, Jim Najdowski, John Aeschli- mann, and Lauren Everson. Our sophomore class officers were Gary Brown, vice-president; Maureen Grif- fin, secretary; Jack An- i; president; and Steve Ullrich, treasurer. '-‘II Attending a skating dance to which sophomores and their parents and (acuity were invited were: Mr. Godin, Colleen Tyler, ’Jack An- astasi and Mr. William Schuler. Mr. Mauel, new Spanish and Math teacher. Junior M emor ies Class officers Maureen Griffin, Jim Boho, Jack Anastasi and John Aeschli- mann count bottle caps. Cheerleaders were Pat Ryan, Pot Hamill, Danis Roth, Nancy Vuchetich, Janie Perkins, and Colleen Tyler. On December 29, 1962, faculty member, Mr. Richard Godin married Miss Anne Ramsden at St. Thomas Parish. COULD YOU EVER FOR- GET Our officers: John Aeschlimann, president; Jock Anastasi, vice pres- ident; Maureen Griffin, secretary; and Jim Boho, treasurer...Homecoming and our float — Tune in on Victory”...Attendant, Nancy Sanregret...5-4 football season...‘‘In the Beginning Was the Word” Christmas pageant...vacation then back to school...NHS in- duction...marching in Fr. Lenahan’s English class... Mr. Godin and Ann Ramsden ‘tying the knot'...semester... Our Lady of the Snows”... Attendants, Mary O’Laugh- lin and David Thibeau... Chemistry experiments...new elections...posters, buttons and speeches...voting and finally the results...Mardi Gras -- prizes, food and decorations...retreat, Fr. Brosnahon...BCHS 10th an- niversary ...vocation day... counting bottle caps...honor roll...variety show and little old lady, Jane Har- rington...music tournament... class rings...Dinner-Dance... Evening in Paris” and our grand Eiffel Tower...wills and prophecies...final ex- ams...report cords...Seniors ot last...one more year! Tom Farolli was a three year letter winner. Chemistry class seems to intrigue (r to I) Art Luebke, Tim Harrington and Dave Bigsby. In Coach Barnobo’s history classes the answer Italy” always got an A ond Ron Goessel were win- ners of the mechanical drawing contest. David Thibeau and Mary Kay O’Laughlin reigned as attendants for the Our Lady of the Snows Winter Formal. Mary Jo Borley and Tim Harrington reigned as Din- ner Dance Royalty. Billie- Jean Jordan and Al Muetz were junior attendants. • • Senior Reflections. Escort Steve Kapitanoff and senior attendant Maureen Griffin Father Omer Kelley, our retreat master Homecoming Queen Jane Harrington and King Gory Brown Class Officers - (I to r) president Tim Horrington; vice president Mory Lou Charnon; secretary Jim Quick; treasurer Maureen Griffin Henry, our first place Panda We Sholl Remember . . . Our class officers... Homecoming Queen Jane Harrington crowned by King Gory Brown...“Henry”, our only first place float...Senior attendant Maureen Griffin... our 4-4 football season... Senior Hootenanny...College Night...Open House...World’s Finest Chocolate...Mike Hahn-Badger Boy’s State... Christmas Concert...Mrs. Watson • Punchy Mommy”... Vacation... The winter formal Won- derland by Night” graced by Queen Janet Pulaski and King Mike Hahn...Father Murray...Collegetown USA variety show produced by Kathy Jo Basmagy and Kathy Stauber...Moc, Com and Mike...Betty Crocker cou- pons...Lynn Bernstein’s disappearing act”...Ameri- can Problems debates”... Father Walsh...Boys and Girls of the Month...wonder- ful Father Kelley at our Annual retreat...Sister Philip Neri, our class advisor... Shakespearean Plays... John Aechlimann, Jack Anastasi, Mike Hahn and Tim Harrington as Boys of the Month...Pat Coit and Mary Lou Charnon as Girls of the Month... Carole Fulirmann’ssecond place in the city-wide essay contest...“Boomer” Nichol- son and intramurals...Vo- cation Day...bake sales... our Senior cor wash...Junior- Senior Dinner Donee...Last will and testament...class picnic...cramming for fi- nal finals...graduation at last... We shall, of course, re- member our Senior Year as being the best... ARISTA Staff Members 1. Lynn Bernstein, Pau- line Van Kampen, Pat Ryon, Jim Boho, and John Aeschli- mann 2. Steve Ullrich, Mary Lou Chornon, and Pat Coit 3. Kathy Jo Basmagy, Susan Choudoir, Maureen Griffin, and Mike Hahn Variety Show - The Pack- ers”, featuring Art Luebke, Boomer” Nicholson, Dave Luebke, Bill Knipp, and Coach Pete Schuler Peter, Paul and Mary -- Al Muetz, Kris Freeman and Steve Kapitonoff at our Senior Hootenanny Recall when 1. Lou Chornon and Ro- berta Laughlin made the scene on Hallo- 2. the guys showed their strength in the Mc- Kearns' basement? 3. Sister Eileen used to say: That’ll do, stay away from the fern!”? and onion sandwiches? 4. Mike Hohn was little and sat on the bench? 5. Father Murray's de- sertion” in our senior year when we needed him most? 6. Kathy Mullins thought her contacts in Beloit Corporation might get her a trip to Japan? 7. Pat Dolan was friendly with all boys every- where and not just those on the farm? 8. Lauren and Jane might have been predicting their future dominance at Drekmeir’s? 9. Mary Jo Borley thought she had something to hide? 10. Dave Bigsby tried to show off to Kris Free- man with his drums? 11. Pat McKearn got out her combat boots and went to work to pay off her gum fines? 12. Pat Coit, Pat Ryan and Mary Jo Borley decided they were sharp enough to be in pictures? 13. Janet Pulaski decided she had something to say, and when she did you knew about it? 14. Lou Charnon's annual slumber party? 15. the Pats were deter- mined to lose? Was it worth the effort, girls? 16. Jack Anastasi and Mau- reen Griffin started out as little wheels in the big school and ended up as big wheels in the little school? Vol. 12 No. 1 BELOIT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Beloit, Wisconsin October, 1963 FATHER LENAHAN and Jim Boho pose with Mr. Martin Akor of the Cameroun, who visited BCH classes, including Father Lenahan’s American Problems classes. ARISTA Rated ‘All-Catholic’ ARISTA has received an “All-Catholic” award from the Catholic Press association fdr excellence and Catholicity. In the critical rating Arista earned 880 points out of a possible 1000. The paper's “excellent” rating for diffusion of Catholic thought and promotion of Catholic activity includes such things as awareness of the proper end of social and athletic events, recognition of student leaders in the field of Catholic action, stimulation of student thought and promotion of school welfare. Editorial content was com- mended in its concreteness, its specific proposals and its reader attraction. Among other areas rated excellent are general appearance of the paper and the use of functional art rather than merely decora- tive art. For Your Dote Book OCTOBER 1 - Home and School meeting 8:00 p.m. 4 - Football game - away - Clinton 7:30 p.m. 9 - College Night for juniors and seniors 11 - All school dance sponsored by Seniors 12 - Football game - away - St. Johns 2:00 p.m. 14 - Sophomore Parent night 8:00 p.m. 18 - Football game - here - 7:45 p.m. 24 - Junior-Senior Parent night 8:00 p.m. 26 - Football game - away - Marian 2:00 p.m. African Student Visits Classes Martin Akor from West Cameroun, Africa visited BCH Wednesday, Sept. 11, on his way to Lawrence college, Appleton, where he will major in economics. He is one of eleven students attending school in the United States under the African Scholarship Program of Amer- ican Universities. In speaking to Father Lenahan’s American Problems class, he gave a brief history of his country and explained its colorful flag. The rest of his talk was broken down into government, language and education of the Cameroun s. Since Cameroun was taken over by the French and English after World War I, its govern- ment as an independent country is a combination of the two systems. It has as an assembly, a president, a vice president and two prime ministers. There are two otticial languages, French and Eng- lish. Though it is not neces- sary at present to know both Mr. Akor said that perhaps in the future both will be “native” tongues. The educational system like the government is pat- terned after those of France and England. Primary school lasts for eight years, secondary for five years with two years of advanced level training after which a student may receive a general certificate of education. Success in exams sent from Europe de- termines whether he will continue at the university or not. The Peace Corps has been so warmly received in Cam- erounj Mr. Akor said, that his government has requested more of this aid. He also indicated that the government is very anti-communistic. It has banned party membership and stopped most of the ac- tivities. Giving his impression of America, he stated that most American films shown in his country are westerns and as a result many people think this is the situation in America today. He was amazed by the New York skyscrapers and commented that it is difficult to imagine such buildings. He also spoke of the differences in speed. It seems to him that people in America are in too great a hurry. When Mr. Akor completes his education he will return to Cameroun to apply what he has learned in an effort to aid his country. Page 2 October, 1963 Editor Welcomes Freshmen Dear Class of '67 I think the most appropriate thing I could say to the freshmen is “Welcome! ' Welcome to the beginning of the best part of your life! Every year BCH welcomes a new group of students into her midst. And every year the students are plagued by the same pro- blems: Is it chorus or gym today? Twice to the right and once to the left, or is it — ? Good morning Sister ahhhh - Aletta? Excuse me, could you please tell roe where Rm. 19 is? Yes, these same problems happened to the sophomores, juniors, and even the seniors. But as soon as these awkward little nuisances are straightened out, larger and more important problems come. Facing you then is your entire future - and what you're going to do with it Freshmen year is a good year for “starting over' or making improvements. Prepare for your future by establishing good habits - in studies and in your spiritual life. The habits you form now - good or bad - are important since they are probably those you will have your entire life. For instance, if you now attend Mass in the school chapel once a week or more, it's safe to say that when you’re out of school you'll be at Mass regularly. Many organizations and clubs are offered at BCH. Look into these — there might be one that you would find interesting. Club membership is one of the best ways to broaden your interests and make new friends at the same time. School Spirit, Sports And You Fight, team, fight; Go, go, Beloit! Vie hove probably heard these words a hundred times. But Last, but hardly least, is your pride in the school. This pride is manifested by way of school spirit. So, go to the games, contribute to Student Council, and generally make your class one to be praised. Maureen Griffin A Day In The Life OfASkirt by Kathleen Stauber Well, here she comes. Monday morning and she's after me again. Does she have to yank me off the hanger so hard? Honestly, that girl! There, at least she’s got me fairly - hey, just what does she think she's doing - rolling me up like that at her waist! I'm a whole two inches shorter, and I look all out of proportion. She'll never get away with it. I'll see to that! I’ll just unroll when she sits down. She’ll never know the difference. I was wrong. Heh, Heh, - she did. And she hikes me up every time she stands. You, know, the worst thing of all is that she — and all the rest of those girls — have downright ugly knees! I’m getting all stretched out and • listen to those boys whistle. 0 honestly, this is — Hey, who’s that? A nun! That’s right Sister, make her let me down. See, I don’t look so bad when I’m worn the way I was made to be worn, and she looks better, too. And anyway — they DO have ugly knees! have we, as students of BCH ever yelled these words whole- heartedly at a football game, basketball game, or even at a pep rally? If not, why? Could it be laziness? Our indifference to sports? Bad weather? Or a hundred and one other reasons? Here’s a point to remember: the team will play as hard as the fans want them to; consequently, the harder and louder we yell, the more the word victory means to the team. A good idea to recall when our spirit is low is Coach Barnabo’s version of school spirit: Remember students, school spirit is school pride. Cheryl Carter ARISTA Beloit Catholic High School Beloit, Wis. Editor Assistant Editor News Editor Feature Editor Sports Editor Art Editor Photography - Mary Lou Cham on Layout Editor ..... Circulation Business Managers ... Page 3 October, 1963 School Areos Refurbished Thanks are in store for quite a few unselfish efforts shown to our “Aina Mater”. Maybe many students haven't stopped to realize all the new features in the school. If not, here is a brief run-down. 1. Do you realize you have one less step in entering the west end of the building? 2. The art room has been changed into a St. Thomas classroom in case you hadn’t noticed. Instead of an art class there will now be an Art club. 3. Coach Bamabo gave the walls in the west building a new coat of paint. He seems to be gifted with more than one talent. 4. Another coat of finish was given to the stage floor. 5. The gym floor was varnished, waxed and sparkling for the first day of school. 6. Fans and lights were cleaned until they shined without being turned on, and the fans were also conditioned. 7. An expensive new hot water system has been installed for the showers. 8 9. Now we can go to the guidance director’s and vice-principal’s offices with a cool feeling. Why? Because an air conditioner has been installed in each office. 10. Has anyone wondered where our little yellow bus went? Well, it has been gladly replaced by a larger one for our athletic depart- ment 11. The Fathers at the BCH rectory announce the departure of former boarders. Since their house has been repaired, the squirrels can’t get in. Some painting was done there also. New Subjects Offered At BCHS Two new courses - French III and speech - and a new approach to a religion course have given a somewhat “new look” to the cur- riculum this year. The juniors are experiencing a different type of religion class Another new subject is a speech class taught by Father Lenahan. These classes meet on Tuesday and Thursday for freshmen and sophomores. Father will be stressing public speaking along with improve- ment in self-expression. Though French has been offered before, this is the first year for French HI. Mr. Godin will be stressing the importance of grammar and comprehension but will continue also to teach conversational French, a most important facet of the course. STUDENTS AND FACULTY EXTEND SYMPATHY TO BARRIE ENTRINQER, whose father passed away during the euaaer NANCY BUCHKO, whose mother passed away in September. SC President Asks Cooperation Fellow Students: The beginning of the school year means the beginning of another Student Council. I tape that this year we can do an even better job than last year. This requires full cooperation from the student body. With a good attitude and a good school spirit we can accomplish many things for the betterment of the school. You, the students, have chosen the leaders you thought would best represent you. Since you have chosen them, please work with them and make them work for you. Then I’m sure we will have a good and profitable year. this year. The Kerygma ap- proach, as it is called, is new to the students, but essentially it is an old way of teaching. Kerygma means proclaiming the good news of the Gospel to ail people. Bibles therefore are used rather than the usual religion text. These classes are taught by Father Massion and Father Fagan. Through these classes the students are expected to learn more of the origin and development of the Church. Jack Anastasi, SC President Page 4 October, 1963 Alum-Notes John Coldewey, '62, has been elected vice-president of his class at Lewis College in Lockport, Illinois. Tom Degentesh '62 is trans- ferring from the University of Wisconsin to the University of Pittsburgh since his family has moved there. Denny Dunne '62 has been made a full partner this summer in Dunne’s Nursery. Ronald Stepanek '62 is now produce manager at the Jewel Food Store in Loves Park. Pat Charnon ’55 is taking a year long trip touring all of Europe. He will leave early in October and return when he feels like it. Kenneth Von Kampen ’60 is in Paris at the present working for a branch of Sunstrand Aviation of Rockford. JOHN MEYERS reads from the Acte of the Apoetlee at the CYA Holy Hour, Sunday, Sept. 29. Alumni Dedicate Lives To God TERESA MALTBY (’62) is now Sister Linda Mary of the Sisters of Mercy, Chicago, 111. She was received into the community and given her new name and her religious habit in a special ceremony in Chi- cago Aug. 16. MARILYN SCHAUL (’63) has entered the Mother of Mercy Novitiate in Chicago, 111. She will continue her work at St Xavier college there. DENNIS DOPKINS (’63) has entered Mount St. Paul sem- inary, Waukesha, Wis. TOM HAHN (’63) has entered Queen of the Apostles seminary, Madison, Wis. Sister M. Carla, CSA (Mary Ann Crave made Perpetual Vows at St. Agnes convent, Fond du Lac, Wis. DONNA INNES and JEAN HINDERER have joined the Sisters of Saint Agnes in Fond du Lac, Wis. They will attend classes at Marian college. Three Teachers In New Posts Among the faces missing from last year’s faculty this year are those of three sisters who have been transferred to other cities. Sistor M. Bonita, Vice- principal for the last three years, has been elected to the Council of the Sisters of Saint Agnes in Fond du Lac, Wis- consin. For the next six years, Sister will be a member of her community’s governing body. After seven years in the BCH music and English de- partments, Sister M. Paul has been transferred to Marian high school in Hays, Kansas. In addition to her two former areas, Sister is now also teaching Religion. Sister M. Leonida, also a longtime Beloit resident, is now living at St. Mary’s Springs Academy, Fond du Lac; where she teaches mathematics. October, 1963 Teachers Summer In StudentDesks Page 5 Junior, Senior Girls Attend J Workshop Work as well as play comprised the summer for seniors Pauline Vai Kampen and Sue Choudoir and juniors Elizabeth Chamon and and Diane Haffey, who attended journalism workshops. Pauline, as the recipient of a Beloit Daily News scholarship. attended a two-week workshop In June many teachers assume the role of students while those ° scho01 journalism held they have taught discard their books for the summer. at University of Wisconsin, Some of the teachers travel great distances to school as did Wadison JUW 21 to August 3. Sister Febronia and Sister Hugoline who attended a business course morning began with a lecture at 7:30, and various sponsored by the National Catholic Business Education Association at the University of San Francisco. Sister M. De Pazzi went to a credit workshop in psychology at Duquesne university, Pitts- burgh, Pa., and Mr. Mauel traveled all the way to Al- buquerque, New Mexico to the University there to work for his masters in Spanish. A few of the teachers remained in the state of Wis- consin to attend their schools. Sister Ronalda attended Holy Family College, Manitowac, to study modem biology. Sister Philip Neri went to Marquette university to leam more about atomic physics and advanced and organic chemistry. Father Lenahan also went to Marquette for courses in English and dramatics. Sister Agpes Clare took a refresher course in English at Marian College, in Fond du Lac. Other teachers at BCHS what they wanted offered to them at schools in Illinois. Father Murray went to St. Xavier College, Chicago, for a course in liberal arts edu- cation among high school students. Father Fagan and Father Massion attended the summer Biblical Institute at Glen Ellyn, 111. Father Fagan also went to St. Joseph’s College, Collegeville, Ind., for a training session for CFM, YCW and YCS chaplains. Sisterbharon studied philosophy and English at De Paul univer- sity, Chicago, and leadership for high school students at Quincy College, Quincy, 111. Sister Gregory spent a week in Dubuque, Iowa at Loras college for an economic work- shop and three weeks at the College of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minn, taking an intensive course in composition. Sister Mary Denise studied advanced psychological sta- tistics and advanced math- ematics at Purdue university, Lafayette, Ind. classes were held throughout the day until 3:00 each after- noon. Also included in the curriculum were special lec- tures, tours and instructional films, as well as many planned activities. Topping off Pauline’s two weeks was a commencement to which parents of the work- shoppers were invited. Awards and special recognitions were given at the program, Traveling to the high school journalism workship at the State University of Iowa, Iowa City, June 10-14, were Sue Choudoir, Liz Chamon, and Diane Haffey. The girls attended classes conducted by Mr. Kenneth Stratton, an eminent Midwestern journalist. Lectures, TV, radio and print shop tours also contributed to the course. The days of instruction were en- livened each evening by the many different forms of enter- tainment, as well as by planned activities. The week of work was climaxed with a gradua- tion banquet, at which diplomas and student-edited newspapers were presented. New Faculty Assume Positions At BCHS She taught at Bishop Guilfoyle high school, Altoona, Pa., last year. Mr. Farina, although not new to BCHS, has assumed a new position as head of the music department in place of Sister Paul. SISTER ALETTA assumes her new position this year as vice-principal, replacing Sister M. Bonita, who is now in Fond du Lac. The faculty of BCH is happy to include into its mem- bership this year, Sister Mary Denise, Sister Agnes Clare, Sister M. De Pazzi and Mr. Jack Farina. Sister Mary Denise has come to us from St. Mary’s Springs Academy in Fond du Lac. She teaches geometry, algebra II and senior math and supervises Homeroom 3. She is faculty adviser of the Na- tional Honor Society. Sister Agnes Clare, pre- viously at the Holy Family school, Bronx, New York, is in charge of the freshman Eng- lish classes and supervises Homeroom 25. Sister M. De Pazzi, Home- room 15, teaches two of the NEW TO THE BCH FACULTY this year are Sister Agnes Clare in world history classes, two the English department, Sister DePazzi in the English and World sophomore English classes. History departments, Sister Mary Denise in the Mathematics depart- and one junior English class, ment, and Mr. Jack Farina in the Music department Page 6 LINE COAC.I MELVIN has tagged his players with what he con- siders appropriate nicknames. Here And There by Sue Choudoir A great exhibition of school spirit was shown at Saturday’s game with Monroe. 112 en- thusiastic students followed the team by bus while many others came in cars. Let’s keep up the good work and back our team - win or lose. The Sisters of Beloit top- ped off an enjoyable summer with a picnic held for them by an OLA Christian Family Movement group. A welcomed addition this year to BCH was a larger school bus, purchased for the athletic teams. The books commemorating the school's 10th Anniversary are still available in the busi- ness office for SI.00. Coach Indulges In Name-Calling The word has leaked out that anyone looking for a suitable nickname can ask our football line coach, Mr. Mel- vin, about it Among the Coach’s efforts this year have been: “The 400” Mike Hahn, an old train that couldn’t be stopped; “Paul Bunyan” - Mike Mowers, “Killer” Carroll and “Cat” Brown for their ability to find the quarterback; “Spi- der” Faralli and “Tarzan” Scott for their defensive work; � d, “Tiger” Perkins. “Jeep” Luebke, “Boo” Bergeson, and “Sherman” Nicholson for their toughness at the line. In the backfield, “Sugar” Smiley works with “Tuffie” Aldrich, “Duke” Kaster, and “Bronco” Marino. Ron Goessel Taking over the offices of Press Club for this year are: Jane Harrington, president; Pauline Van Kampen, vice president, Mary Lou Chamon, secretary; and John Aeschli- mann, treasurer. Frosh View School, Seniors View Frosh The “golden rule days” have once again returned to Beloit Catholic high school. Along with them came classes and some first impressions on the new school year. When CINDY WIELAND ’67 was asked what she thought of the first day of school she com- mented, “I don’t think. I just work here.” NANCY HANISH, JOHN ZABEL and GLEN POBURKA all thought it was quite a different experience, while BARB MOHNEY thought it was better than Dutton. SISTER AGNES CLARE, a new freshman teacher and SISTER MARY DENISE, new senior teacher, gave their candid comments. SISTER AGNES CLARE said, “Enthusiastic, eager and by the end of the day near-dead!” They’ve recovered now and as of now are still enthusiastic and eager. “All the students are very friendly.” SISTER MARY DENISE found it very pleasing but “hard on the vocal cords after 6 hours of teaching.” MARY JO KUTTER ’64 thought the freshman looked green as ever and PAULINE VAN KAMPEN ’64 said “the freshmen boys looked small”, while PAT McKEARN ’64 was quoted as saying, “The only thing I liked about the first day of school was the short- ened periods.” Coach Melvin Polishes Line by Pete Piazza Mr. Roy Melvin has returned to B.C.H.S. this fall as the assistant football coach. He brings with him the hope of attaining as much success with football as he did with the unbeaten ’Sader baseball team last year. Dealing mainly with the line, Mr. Melvin is making use of fifty-two years of foot- ball experience - from being a player and a coach both - to help mold a winning team out of the avai lable players. Popular with the players. Coach Melvin lightens prac- tice with some of his humerous quips and personal experiences. Mr. Melvin says he has been pleased with the work of the offensive line on the whole, but he expects even more from both line and backs. Sports Slants by Mike Hahn Congratulations to JOE BERTONE. C63) who has made Northern Illinois university's football team. Joe is a third string varsity guard. RON GOESSEL asks Coach Melvin to demonstrate his blocks on a blocking dummy from now on. The football players have noted that there has been a fine improvement of fan en- thusiasum at the games this year. The band has also lifted the boys' morale during the games. It's a welcome feeling to know you are solidly backed. SUPPORT CRUSADERS! Congratulations to DON MARINO, BCH’s flyweight fullback, for gaining 114 yards in the 29-19 victory against South Beloit. October, 1963 Page 7 BCHS Drops Opener; Then Bounces Sobos by Mike Hahn Crusader gridmen opened their '63 football season by dropping a 7-0 heartbreaker at Monroe Saturday, Sept. 7, but compensated by JERRY (Boomer) NICHOLSON puts a forearm into the blocking sled, taking a 29-19 victory from South Beloit the following Friday, as Jim Carroll looks on. Both play in the Crusaders' line. The ’Sader defense at Monroe was drumtight except for one play - a 43-yard scoring run through the right side. BCH offense, in which Grid Turnout Small But Working Hard When the Crusader gridmen started preparing for the 1963 campaign August 15, Coach Bam a bo knew what to expect - inexperience and a lot of ifs. The players have worked very hard, and it seems that they have changed the ifs into reality. Line Coach Melvin has given the team a new boost in morale. He has a great wealth of football know-how after many years of coaching the sport, and has gained the respect of the whole team. Father Lenahan has taken over the Junior Varsity squad this year and hopes to build it into a creditable team from which to fill next year's va- cancies. One of the smallest turn- outs in BCH’s football career has forced Coach Bamabo to use eigfit players for both of- fensive and defensive duty. These are: sen iors - Pot Aldrich, who plays offensive left half and is in the secondary on defense. Gory Brown, who is the two-way right tackle; Jorry Nicholson, who holds down the left tackle spot; Miko Hahn, who will be at left end both ways; and Art Luobko at left guard. The juniors who will play in dual roles are Jim Perkins, right offensive and defensive linebacker; Don Smiley, quar- terback on offense and half- back on defense; and Don Marino, holding down fullback and defensive linebacker. Players starting on offen- sive unit only are: senior Tom Forolli at ri it end and junior Dove Koster at right halfback. On the defensive unit only are juniors Jim Carroll at guard, Mike Mowers at guard, Pete Piazza at right end and Lorry Scott defensive halfback. many positions were filled by hard-nosed but inexperienced men, couldn't seem to get going. After the game many of the Crusaders admitted that they must push themselves harder to make a winning team. The following Friday, Sept. 14, the Crusaders seemed bet- ter prepared physically and psychologically. Taking the opening kickoff, the Green and White marched up the field for a first quarter score and were never overtaken. The running attack, which a week ago could hardly match the yards gained in penalties, this week ran with balance and determination. The lifeless line of the previous week turned into a 7-man barrier that made the Sobos’ defense look like a sieve. Crusader defense again gave up 7 points. South Beloit scored a total of 19 points, but one touch- down was a recovered fumble in the end-zone; the other was scored against Crusader second- stringers. Players have commented that they appreciate the fine backing from fans and the band at both games. 1963-64 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE A Sat. Sept. 7 Monroe 1:30 H Fri. Sept. 13 South Beloit 7:45 H Sat. Sept. 21 Hononegah (Dad's Nite) 7:45 A Fri. Sept. 27 Boy lan 8:00 A Fri. Oct. 4 Clinton 7:30 A Sat. Oct. 12 St John's 2:00 H Fri. Oct. 18 Edge wood 7:45 A Sat. Oct. 26 Marian - Woodstock 2:00 H Sat. Nov. 2 St. Mary - Burlington HOMECOMING!!!! 2:00 Page 8 Shopping? Try These For Service And Saving Paid Advertisement Two wise shoppers got together one day to find the best buys in town. They went to CHESTER’S to see the display And this is what they found-- Mohair sweaters, skirts and slacks, Jumpers, blouses, beautiful hats. Lots of yellow, green and blue - “Pocket pleasing prices too! Whatever fashion look you choose, Finish it off with CHARNON SHOES. New pattina boots and heels, Hi-fashion look, won’t crack or peel. Men’s shoes in classy loafers or ties. Stop at CHARNON’S for the best shoe buys. Brunette, blond, whatever you please. jJAZEL JJAIR STYJ lNG can make you any of these Waves or smooth, teases or curls. Set in style, combed in swirls. For those special dances, games or plays Try their cuts or permanant waves. When your homework and studying is done, The .POP HOUSE is the place for fun. Come and dance and have a ball - The ’HOUSE means fun for one and all! Bracelets and rings of silver and gold - BRILL’S is the place where these are sold Becoming jewelry for boys or girls Glittering stones of diamonds or pearls. Shop at JJRILL Sj and when you do Juniors remember - they have class rings too! Cottons,courdoroy, dacron and wool JLIE ANN is the place if you sew. Needles, threads; linings, facings Patterns, tapes; all dress makings. Beautiful colors, fabrics galore All you want, and even more! 6 For the young man in mind, BARBER’S is the best you’ll find, For suits of all the famous brands. Clothes to suit all your plans. Strikingly new and all the best - Sweaters, shirts, slacks and vests. Badger Boys State Impresses Mike “It was the most interesting week I have ever spent,” was Mike Hahn’s description of Badger Boys State. Mike represented BCH at the session June 15-23 at Ripon College, Ripon, Wis. Mike was placed in Solomon City, Dodge County. The county is equivalent to the dorm and the city represented his floor of the dorm. At BBS the boys learn about government. They hold elec- tions for city officials and county and state leaders. Mike was elected Mayor of Solomon City. He was also district committee-man and delegate of the Federalist party to the state assembly. During the week representa- tives attended several clas- ses explaining the different branches of the government. Mike enrolled in and graduated October. 1963 MIKE HAHN was ’63 Badger Boys’ State representative from BCHS. from Law School, where every day he, along with the majority of the boys, would hear various prominent lawyers and judges. There was also recreation time for the representatives. Official leagues were or- ganized in basketball, football, softball and tennis. A band and a concert orchestra were also formed. One of Mike’s unforgettable joys was the friendships gained during the week. Mike says he still writes to three of the friends he met and hopes to visit one of them soon. Father Lenarz and a portion of the group of 120 studente present for the CYA Holy Hour Sunday, Sept 29t ore shown as they rehearsed the antiphons used during the service Top your clothes off with a hat - Big ones, small ones, wide or flat. SANDEE’S HATBOX has a hat that’s Purses, scarves and jewelry too! Homecoming Pia nned For Nov. 1-2 Bonfire Activities Set For Friday PM As is custom at BCHS, the Homecoming pep rally will feature a bonfire and snake dance. The pregame rally will be held Friday night, Nov. 1, on the BCHS athletic field. The bonfire will be built by the senior boys with Mike Hahn and Dave Thibeau, as co-chairmen. The lettermen are in charge of starting the fire and keeping the snake dance in order. With the help of the Beloit Police department, the snake dance will start in the BCHS parking lot, proceed down the streets in the area and return to the field where the bonfire will be set ablaze. The Beloit Fire department will be present as a safety- precaution. At the bonfire, the cheer- leaders and Pep Club presi- dent will lead the pep rally. Coach Bamabo, Father Nilles, and the football captains will give pep talks. Clean-up will be done by senior boy volunteers. Public To Visit School Nov. 5-6 Beloit Catholic high school will hold a two-day Open House in «observance of National Education Week, Nov. 3-9. Parents and other members of the community may visit classes, follow a day’s sched- ule or simply wander through the building from 8:15 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 5 and 6. “We are doing this to pro- mote better relations with the community and to provide an opportunity for the public, as well as your own parents to know the Catholic school better,” Sister M. Aletta, vice principal, has explained. “We believe that the community will Parade, Dance, Halftime Show on Saturday BELOIT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Vol. 12 No. 2 Beloit, Wisconsin November, 1963 Queen Jane Harrington (center) reignc over Homecoming activities with atten- dants (1-r) sophomore Kathy Eichman, freshman Kathy Schuler, senior Maureen Griffin, and junior Linda Osborn. understand us better when they have seen our schools in operation.” Alumni Plan Social BCHS alumni are planning a social hour to follow the Homecoming game Saturday, Nov. 2. The social hour, replacing the traditional alumni dinner will be held in the school cafeteria. The purpose of the gathering is to provide an opportunity for alumni to meet on a social basis at least once a year, according to Dale Bach ’55, Alumni As- sociation president. For Your Dote Book November 1 All Saints Day • No school - Homecoming bonfire and pep rally 8 p.m. November 2 Homecoming Football - St. Mary’s 2 p.m. Dance 8-11 p.m. November 5-6 Open House November 26 Home and School Meeting November 27 All-School dance sponsored by junior class November 28-29 Thanksgiving vacation December 4 Press Club Par- ents night December 8 Immaculate Con- ception Chosen to reign as queen over Homecoming activities Nov. 2 is senior Jane Harring- ton. Her attendants are senior Maureen Griffin, junior Linda Osborn, sophomore Kathy Eichman, and freshman Kathy Schuler. Highlighting Saturday’s e- vents are a pregame parade, a halftime show and a dance in the gym. The parade, which will leave from the Court House at 1 P.M. will include the band, four class floats and con- vertibles in which the Home- coming Queen, her court and the cheerleaders, will ride. The parade will travel east on Grand ave. to State and Grand, then down State st. to Black- hawk blvd. and on to South Beloit stadium where the Crusaders will meet St. Mary’s of Burlington at 2 p.m. Halftime activities will include coronation of the queen and judging of the class floats. The band, directed by Mr. Farina, will present a field show. A dance at 8 p.m. in the gym will climax Homecoming weekend. The Squires, led by Mike Wolf, will provide a variety of music for the dancers. In charge of preparations for the evening are Mary Lou Charon, and Maureen Griffin. Chairman of the parade committee is Stovo Kopitanoff. Float captains are: seniors, Pot Coif and Janet Pulaski; juniors, Tom Carney, Tim Lowrie, Peter Obligato and Joe Bergeson; sophomores, Terry Piazza, John Good, Richard Goldsworthy and David Kuehl; freshmen, Daryl Van Landeghem, Richard Asplund and Jerry Kennedy. Page 2 We Musf Search For Truth In Race Problem It seems that the age old problem of civil rights crops up wherever you find people who core, no matter what their convictions are on the subject. As Catholics we are put in a special spotlight since the Church has been a forerunner in the struggle for human rights for all people. But as individuals we are not quite living up to the stan- dards set for us by Mother Church. Many white people still hold the conviction that the colored person has not evolved from the cave man stage os far as the white man has. With a minimum of reading one will discover that the white man is physically closer to the cave man than the colored since his arms and legs are still covered with hair, a characteristic of our primitive ancestors. The Negroid race, however has no hair on the arms and little on the legs. There are other examples which anyone with intelligence can discover for himself if he stops talking long enough to listen and observe. And that is my point; I have talked about the race pro- blem to many people in and out of school. Most of them seem to be torn between their parents,who tend to be mildly prejudiced or extremely so, and their teochers, who strive to show the moral aspect of the problem without producing really convincing facts. Thus we come to believe that the Negro is our brother, though his skin is darker than ours, but it is left up to each one of us to discover the WHY’S of this principle. We are willing to admit that something is wrong somewhere, but the time has come to DO something about it. Our public library and our own school library have worth- while books on the subject of races. If you are concerned about the physical aspect of the question you could read COMMON SENSE ABOUT RACE, an excellent book by Philip Mason. You will be shocked as I was. The state- ments in .this book are not guesses or conclusions; they are scientific facts. Jacob J. Javitt's DISCRIMINATION U.S.A. might help you to understand better the problem in America. BLACK LIKE ME, by John Howard Griffin will show you the more human side. And there are many more. It is difficult to argue on a subject with only our con- victions to back us up. If we are sincere, we will listen to our hearts, but we will not hear if our hearts are full of fear bred of ignorance. We have been taught by former generations to fear something which is imaginary; now we must seek the truth for ourselves. We must be the ones to tear away from the bonds of fear and conquer our prejudices so that this fear will end now, in this century. November, 1963 Only One Heart To Judge “Is our goodness only on the exterior?” asked Father Augustine Rock, O.P., at a special assembly. Of course Father didn't want any public confessions in assembly but he did want to start us thinking about the the present condition of our souls. Do we have good, clean, decent hearts?” Or are they dirty, lousy, and nasty? Are we more concerned with our neighbor's business than our own? Are we making it more difficult for our friends to stay in grace? Do we practice the virtue of love? We can take our life in school and apply these questions to it: Are we prone to gossip in between classes? Do we find that cheating gets a little easier each time? Do we snub some people? Since we will hove to answer these questions to Christ at the last judgment, we ought to start now and be able to answer them in the negative. Remember • each of us has only one heart to judge. Maureen Griffin ARISTA Beloit Catholic High School Beloit, Vis. Editor .... Assistant Editor News Editor Kathy Baaaaagy Sports Editor Art Editor Circulation Business Manners .... Jot� Aetcblinmn. J™. Boho Mary Lou Charnon November, 1963 MR. FARINA gets assistance from sophomores Mary Carney and Mary Egdorf in checking the last of the World’s Finest Chocolate after a sales campaign to boost the finances of the Music de- partment. Chocolate Sale Has Surprises, Problems When the chocoLate drive ended Monday, October 14, many students reported problems and surprises that few thought they would encounter. Those who didn’t get out right away and sell found their areas already taken, but Bev Hog or found that some people were willing to buy from both her and her sister Mary, and that they kept asking for more. Jan Protteau, Diane Schaul, Mary Louis Finloy and St v Kjorn s took their bars home to Janesville where they dis- covered junior-senior high school students, and the Boy Scouts also selling the World’s Finest Chocolate. On journey- ing to Rockford, Pot Coit and Pom Erlondson met competition from Boylan high school’s 800 chocolate salesmen. Meanwhile in Beloit, Kothy Staub r came across the traditional man caught in the shower. Champion salesman was sophomore Ch ryl Stev ns. Cooperatively, Homeroom 20 returned the greatest amount of cash, while the freshmen were the leading class in sales. Proceeds from the drive will be used to buy choral robes and band instruments. ARISTA Changes look. Pages Readers are welcomed back to a “new” ARISTA this year. Post Publishers, Inc., Loves Park, 111., have undertaken the task of printing ARISTA on 60 lb. offset paper, the same type used in this year’s athletic program books, instead of on the glossy enam- eled stock formerly used. The ARISTA nameplate has also been revamped, appearing now in a slightly modernistic shadow lettering designed by Mary Lou Cham on. Another innovation is the use of advertising. From ideas gleaned while attending a journalism workshop this summer, Liz Charnon and Diane Haffey have developed a column style of advertising directed to the buying habits and interests of BCHS students. Readers will also notice ARISTA’S smaller size. Al- though pages are only 8Vi in. by 11 in., the two extra pages account for 56 column inches more of news per issue, thus allowing more adequate cover- age than before. Page 3 'Dragon Lady’ Viewed By BCHS Students by Kathy Basmagy Americans have been hearing much about Mme. Ngo Dinh Nhu, often referred to as the Dragon Lady. Mme. Nhu has been touring the United States and giving speeches. The question “What is your opinion of this First Lady of Viet Nam?” was recently asked of BCHS students. “She is a very good woman, who has great love for her hus- band and country. She has the zeal to expose herself to the public just to get aid for her country’s good.” Ed Dowdy � 57 “To me she seems to think she can get her own way and is doing her best to get it. She has been described in just a few words, such as, beautiful, barbarian, deceitful. To me she’s a little of each. I’d call her a scheming, determined young lady set in her ways.” Angie Brown ’66 “For a ’tourist’ she sure makes a lot of noise!” Joanne Lukas '64 “I think she is a little neurotic. She certainly wants to get all she can out of her position. I think when all her excitement blows over and she has to get down to business she will be bored with it all.” Barrie Entringer ’65 “If Madame Nhu were Mrs. Kennedy, she would forget the politics, and concentrate on being a real diplomat for her country. She could do more for her country if she would portray the role of a gracious woman and not a stubborn, hard-core politician. (Which she is not!) Beverly Hager ’64 Remember When- In 1958 we won our Home- coming game 32-0, over North- western Military academy. We ended our football season with a 5-3 record. Can we top their efforts in 63? Students and faculty extend sympathy to DAVID KUEHL on the death of his father October 18 The Band Boosters brought a new kind of entertainment to BCH on November 9 of ’58 when the Mazur Polish Dancers performed before the student body. Excavations were begun on December 1, 1958, for a new convent for the Sisters of St. Agnes. ARISTA Mailbox DEAR EDITOR, I would like to compliment Mr. Farina and all the members of the band for their fine ef- forts at the football games. Between the band and the large number of students at the games, it sure boosts the general morale. Keep up the good work. DICK GOLDSWORTHY November, 1963 Pege 4 Organization Officers Listed SENIOR CLASS Moderator, Sister Philip Neri; President, Tim Harring- ton; Vice-president, Mary Lou Chamon; Secretary, Jim Quick; Treasurer, Maureen Griffin. JUNIOR CLASS Moderator, Sister Febronia; President, Peter Van Kampen; Vice-president, Peter Piazza; Secretary, Barbara Carter; Treasurer, Elizabeth Chamon. SOPHOMORE CLASS Moderator, Sister Ronalda; President, Ray Cipra; Vice- president, Mary Egdorf; Secre- tary, Gina Agostinelli; Trea- surer, Joanne Milatzo. STUDENT COUNCIL Moderator, Father Murray; President, Jack Anastasi; Vice-president, Art Kapitanoff; Secretary, Colleen Tyler, Treasurer, Mary O’Laughlin. HOMEROOM REPRESENTATIVES HR. 19, Jan Toubl; HR. 6, Jeanne Brown; HR. 7, Steve Merlet; HR. 15, Peter Obligato; HR. 16, Richard Nenahlo; HR. 14, Mary Jo Kutter; HR. 13 Linda Osborn; HR. 3, Patricia Ryan; HR. 9, Terry Piazza. LIBRARY GUILD Moderator, Sister Agnes Ann; President, Roberta Laughlin; Vice-president, Kathy Basmagy; Secretary, Kathy Stauber; Treasurer, Theresa Edges. FUTURE NURSES Moderator, Mrs. Carney; President, Mary O’Laughlin; Vice-fresident, Pam Van Landeghem; Secretary, Theresa Petit; Treasurer, Barbara Roehl. SODALITY Moderator, Sister Sharon; Prefect, Mary O’Laughlin; Vice-prefect, Marcia Evenson; Secretary, Kathy Basmagy; Treasurer, Judy Oliver; Corres, Secretary, Pauline Van Kampen. BAND Moderator, Mr. Farina; Captain, James Quick; Lieu- tenant, Pauline Van Kampen; Lieutenant, Cheryl Carter, Librarian, Barbara Carter. DANCE BAND Moderator, Mr. Farina; Librarian, Marcia Evenson. SOPHOMORE CHORUS Moderator, Mrs. Watson; President, Mary Preston; Secre- tary, Cathy Brandt; Treasurer, Cathy Eichman. JUNIOR-SENIOR CHORUS Moderator, Mrs. Watson; President, Marcia Evenson; Secretary, Patricia Ryan; Treasurer, Mary Jo Kutter. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Moderator, Sister Mary Denise; President, James Boho; Vice-president, Peter Schuler; Secretary, Colleen Tyler, Treasurer, Kathy Basmagy. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS are (1-r) Jim Quick, secretary; Maureen Griffin, treasurer, Tim Harrington, president; and Mary Lou Chamon, vice presi- dent. PRESS CLUB Moderator, Sister M. Gregory; President, Jane Harrington; Vice-president, Pauline Van Kampen; Secretary, Mary Lou Chamon; Treasurer, John Aeschilmann. PEP CLUB Moderator, Father Nilles; President, John Aeschilmann; Vice-president, James West; Secretary, Jean Hamill; Trea- surer, Tom Carney. LETTERMEN Moderator, Mr. Bam a bo; President, Michael Hahn; Vice-president, Gary Brown; Secretary, Tom Faralli; Trea- surer, Patrick Aldrich. Brother Al Explains Society Of Mary Bill Brown Named To State Committee Bill Brown, BCHS senior and Thomas Rohlich, Edgewood high school, Madison, will represent The Wisconsin As- sociation of Catholic Secondary School Principals in a state- wide study of youthful driver problems. The project is being con- ducted by the Governor’s Committee on Children and Youth at the request of Gover- nor John Reynolds. The study committee will meet about every six weeks for a year to bring into better focus the problems of young drivers. The first meeting was held October 24, in the state office building, Madison. “Was that a gun?” “Some- one’s been shot!” Yes, it was a gun, but no one was shot. It was just Brother Albert Kuntemeier, O.S.M., getting the attention of guidance classes. As he talked and showed slides about the Society of Mary. “Brother Al”, a teacher at the University of Dayton, told students that Marianists are priests and brothers - dedicated to Mary in a special way. Their dedication is sealed by a vow and symbolized by a gold ring. Throu i their organization they bring souls to Christ through Mary. The Society of Mary is divided into three parts: Priests, teaching brothers and working brothers. The brothers wear regular business suits as their habits. This custom goes back to their founding, by William Joseph Chamidade in France in 1817 just after the French Revolution -- so that they could work among the people more freely. The Society of Mary has schools, missions and parishes all over the world to carry on their crusade. Senior Merits NMSQT Honor Senior James Boho has received a letter of commenda- tion for his high score on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test given last spring. According to Mr. John Stalnaker, president of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, semifinalists and commended students constitute only about 2% of the high school students in the United States. Jim’s NMSQT score and commendation will be valuable to him as a possible factor in obtaining college scholarship aid. Jim is a high honor student and president of the school’s National Honor society chapter. He is active in YCS, Press club. Student Council and sports. Preparation at Notre Dame university for a career in aeronautical engineering is Jim’s college plan. November, 1963 Pa8e 5 63 Grads in many fields LIBRARY ASSISTANTS guild officers are (seated) Theresa Edges, treasurer; Kathy Stauber, secretary; (standing) Kathy Basmagy, vice president; and Roberta Laugfilin, president. Sister M. Agnes Ann is faculty moderator for the group. Alumno tes by Kathy Murphy and Pat Spano California seems to be the place for BCH alumni this year. Denny Ghorrity '57 is in San Francisco working for Thom McHan Shoe Store. Sue Coldewoy '61 is in Los Angeles visiting her brother and job- hunting. Rick Von Stein '62 is attending St. Mary's in San Francisco. Tom Bums '64 is working in Burbank. Carol Gregory '61 completed the Higher Accounting Course and received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree this August from Madison Business College. Maureen Fenrick '63 is a member of the freshman Honors English class at Edgewood College, Madison, Wis. Donna Innes '63 and Linda Maltby '63 have received Honors at Entrance citations at Marian College, Fond du Lac. Jean Rosenow '61 is As- sistant Admissions Director at Beloit College. She previously attended Edgewood College, Madison. Mike Fuller '59 is working as an IBM operator in Mil- waukee Hospital. Dennis Wojcik '60 and Jerry Knoll '61 are now in the Air Force. Jerry is presently stationed in Dover, Del., as a stock chaser in the Supply Divisions. The graduating class of 1963 has spread in many directions throughout the United States. They can be found in many places and various occupations. RELIGIOUS LIFE - QUEEN OF THE APOSTLES SEM- INARY, Madison - Tom Hahn; MOUNT ST. PAUL SEMINARY, Waukesha, Wis. - Dennis Dopkins; SISTERS OF SAINT AGNES, Fond du Lac, Wis. - Donna Innes, Jean Hinderer. MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY, Milwaukee - David Be lardi, Jim O'Laugfilin, Danis Roth, David Bonds. WHITEWATER STATE COL- LEGE, Whitewater, Wis. Tom Murphy, Phil Olson, Bonnie Carroll, Barbara Conry, David Nuciforo, Jim LaBundy, Jim Franker, Jack Schreiber, David Cochrane. UNIVERSITY OF WISCON- SIN, Madison - Glen Bethel, Fred Foreman, Ray Hamill, Barbara Newton, Ken Witkins. COLLEGE OF ST. THER- ESA, Winona, Minn. - Nancy Vuchetich, Marjo Amend, Bar- bara Maloney. EDGEWOOD COLLEGE, Madison - Maureen Fenrick, Mary Dempsey. LORAS COLLEGE, Debu- que, Iowa - John Milatzo, Paul Murphy. UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME, South Bend, Ind. • Brad Freeman. ST. MARY'S OF NOTRE DAME - Marty Tower. COLLEGE OF ST.THOMAS, St. Paul, Minn. - Bill Ander- son, Frank Barraco. ST. MARY’S COLLEGE, Winona, Minn. - Dennis Mead. UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON, Dayton, Ohio - Jim Denison. PROSPECT HALL, Mil- waukee, Wis..- Kathy Kinzer, Betsy Sue Johnson. CARDINAL STRITCH COL- LEGE, Milwaukee, Wis. Rosemary Gannon, Mary Ann Stokes. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH- ERN ILLINOIS, DeKalb, 111. - Joe Bertone. REGIS COLLEGE, Denver, Colo. - Mike Bonefede. UNIVERSITY OF MICH- IGAN, East Lansing, Mich. - Gerard Covert. MILTON COLLEGE. Mil- ton, Wis. - Betty Oberbruner. PLATTEVILLE STATE COLLEGE, Platteville, Wis. - Tom Nee. DOMINICAN COLLEGE, Racine, Wis. - Joseph Sala- dino. MARIAN COLLEGE, Fond du Lac, Wis. - Linda Maltby. ST. MARY'S SCHOOL OF NURSING, Madison, Wis. - Ann Aeschlimann, Joanne Pepitone, Judy Marino, Mary Dales, Ruth Loftis. MERCY HOSPITAL, Janes- ville, Wis. - Cleo Alexander. ST. ANTHONY'S SCHOOL OF NURSING, Rockford, 111. - Joyce Christianson. ROCKFORD BUSINESS COLLEGE, Rockford, 111. - •Roger Mickey, Robert Mickey. MARVELLE BEAUTY SCHOOL, Milwaukee, Wis. - Karen DeNoto. MILWAUKEE ACCREDITED SCHOOL OF COSMETOLOGY, Madison - Joyce Knoll, Kathy Scriven, Joyce Bennis. DUNWOODY INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE, Minneapolis, Minn. - Dennis Everson. LANDIS TOOL COMPANY, Waunesboro, Pa. - David Gre- gus, Richard Karashinski. MISSOURI SCHOOL OF MINES, Rolla, Mo. - James Mowers. BELOIT VOCATIONAL SCHOOL - Douglas Gearhart (employed at Gearhart's), Jean Fike. MEDICAL INSTITUTE OF MINNESOTA, Minneapolis, Minn. - Carol Nuciforo. EMPLOYED - Betty Becker, Nora Fitzsimmons, Beloit Hospital; Mollie Breen, Finger Pharmacy; Don Cain, Crystal Foods; Mary Jane Case, Jupiter; John Buchko, Maureen Kressin, Beloit Corporation; Mary Edges, Montgomery Ward; Leo Fleck, Joan Hinderer, Freeman Corp.; Roberta Whit- field, Bill Melloh, Fairbanks; Shirley Gaughan, Yates-Amer ican; Gerald Huffman, Sonoco Paper Products, Rockton, 111.; Ruth Jeffers, First National Bank; Fred Mehaffey, Toot ’n Tell; Loretta Nadowski, Mc- Neany's; Bernard Peschl, Wright and Wagner Dairy; Rosa Piranio, Piggly Wiggly; Frank Raddenbach, Butterfly. ALSO EMPLOYED - Lois Schultz, Benson's; Ken Wil- liams, Roy's Drive In; Eliza- beth Zellar, Prudential Life Insurance Company, Chicago, 111.; Betsy Spangler, Carol Leonard, employed in Kansas City, Mo.; Dennis Gillespie, employed in Canada; Beth Hansen, employed in Mil- waukee; Kay Jensen, em- ployed in California; Michael Welsh, employed in Montana; Joseph Murray, Gardner Ma- chine; Thomas Mackey, Stan- dard Oil Company; Alan Bruns, Gardner Bakery, Janesville; Karen McConnell, Electrol Specialties, So. Beloit, 111.; Karen Kaplenk, Atwoods, Rockford, 111. ARMED FORCES - Thomas Heyerdahl, Navy-Great Lakes, Wis.; Charles Engberg, Air Force, France. MARRIED - Andrea Cooke. PRESENTLY UNEMPLOY- ED - Rosemary Brandt, Sharol Cox, Carol Gilbertson, Alan Lange, Frank Greve. Football stars Gary Brown, Mike Hahn, Jim Perkins, Pat Aldrich, Don Smiley, Pete Schuler, Art Luebke, Don Marino, Tom Faralliand Gerald Nicholson have been honored by the Optimist club during September and October. Page 6 November, 1963 Seniors Sponsor Dance, Hootenanny by Tim Harrington Hay-Li-lee-Li-lee-Low! In case you are wondering, this is not a typographical error. These are the lyrics to a folk song which resounded through the gym (and probably the corridors) on Friday night, Oct. 11, when the senior class sponsored an all-school Hootenanny. By tapping the overflowing abundance of talent in their class, seniors were able to present such big names in folk singing as: Peter, Paul � d Mary (Steve Kapitanoff, A1 Muetz and Kris Freeman); Paul and Paula (Bill Knipp and Mary Jo Borley); and the Kingston Trio (Mike Hahn, John Aeschliroann and Gerald “Boomer” Nicholson). The program was highlighted by a finale during which the audience joined in community singing Besides the skits, there was dancing to the music of the BCHS dance band and to records. Those attending got into the spirit of the evening and seemed to be enjoying themselves. And being a senior, 1 must confess Hay-Li-lee-Li-lee-Low The evening was a smashing success Hay-Li-lee-Li-lee-Low! Band Members Promote Good Music, Appreciation “Whose BAND is this?” shouts Captain Jim Quick. “CRUSADERS!” holler the 40 members of the BCHS band who assemble four days a week for rehearsal. French Talk Marks Tuesdays by Liz Chamon “Boy Scout Pin?” “Nope. Just a fleur de lis!” Every Tuesday, French students wear the fleur de lis pin to show they are members of the French Club. Besides wearing the French symbol on this day, second and third year students are expected to speak only French, while the first year class is to attempt speaking as much as they have learned. Mr. Godin believes that the only way to learn a foreign language com- pletely, is to speak it. His reason for organizing “French Day” is to encourage his students to speak French among themselves. September 17, the first “French Day”, brought about confusion for many students. Linda Tower, who does not speak French, was spending her day trying to figure out what her friends were saying to her. A first year student. Pot Spano, kept rushing to her English-F rench dictionary to think of something to say next. Seniors Pot Coit and Mau- reen Griffin, spoke only French on their way to Janesville, that day. Since the first “French Day” students have progressed. Linda Tower is no longer con- fused when students speak in French to her, and, Pat Spano no longer needs her English- French dictionary to think of things to say. Some of the students agree that they are picking up many of the common French words that they will need if they ever get the chance to visit France. PAUL AND PAULA (Bill Knipp, right, and Mary Jo Borley) performed at the senior class Hootenanny Oct. 11. Here and There by Sue Choudoir October Girl of the Month sponsored by the Business and Professional Women’s club was Mary Lou Chamon. Students have welcomed back Sister Agnes Ann and Sister Hugoline after their stay in the hospital. They are sorry that Sister De Pazzi’s stay in the hospital has been such a long one and hope that she will soon be able to come back to BCHS. Many thanks to those who have been Substituting for absent teachers: to Mrs. Fen- rick, who generously helps out whenever and wherever she Belonging to the band has given them personal satis- faction and a greater appre- ciation of music, band members agree. is needed; to Mrs. Alexander, who has taken over one of Sister DePazzi’s English classes; to Mr. Melvin, who is teaching two world history classes; to Mrs. Clark, who substituted in a general bus- iness class and is now super- vising a study hall; and to all the regular teachers who took on extra duties temporarily. Though all the first year students are working hard, two of the very proficient students, Kathy Basmagy and Carol Rule, are working toward 50 warn certificates. They have already received certificates for 40 words a minute. The band is headed by Mr. Farina, former supervisor of Dakota, 111., Community Unit school. He is assisted by Mr. Simmons especially in the area of private lessons. Mr. Farina directs the band, drills in marching formations and gives music lessons, while Mr. Simmons works on embouchure - the correct placement of the mouthpiece of an instrument in the mouth. The band year is divided into three seasons: fall foot- ball, Christmastide and spring concert time. The last coin- cides with solo and band contest season. Aims of the band are the presentation of good music to the public and the development of the God-given talents of music students. Mr. Farina believes that although a band member may not be top-notch, he has accomplished some- thing wonderful if he has learned to express himself through music. November, 1963 Page 7 Homecoming Game � $ To Wrap Up Seaso The “Crusader 11“ will come to the peak of their football season at Homecoming, November 2. They will play their ninth and final' game of the season against St. Mary’s Burlington. The game is a physical is test for the Crusaders, who have played their roughest opponents, Edge wood and Marian Central in the seventh and eighth games of the sea- son. Since the squad does not have the depth it ought, these grueling contests may have taken a toll on the players. For the seniors this will be the last game of their high school career. This is a good indication that fans should see the best type of football that these players can produce. Coach Anticipates Strong Cage Season With the close of the 1963 football season at hand, Mr. Bamabo is looking toward the '63-'64 basketball term with keen interest. As he scans last year's roster, Coach finds that three of his starters are returning to form a solid nucleus for the team. Senior Mike Hahn, (with a 6 5“ frame) will return to his post at center. Larry Scott and Don Smiley will be working at forward and guard respec- tively. Coach sees added depth with the return of experienced lettermen, Tom Faralli, Pete Schuler, Art Luebke and Bill Knipp. Last years JV team will contribute strength in the form of Mike Mowers, Jack Pohl, Danny Burns, John Winger. The season opens with Burlington, St. Mary’s invasion of ’Saderland on November 22. A new twist has been added this year in the form of a Christmas tournament. Senior team members are John Hills, Pete Schuler, Art Luebke, Mike Hahn, Pat Al- drich, Jerry Nicholson, Gary Brown, Jack Anastasi, Tom Faralli, and Ron Goessel. Sports Shuts by Mike Hahn The football team thanks Mr. AI Ascani for the time and effort he puts into filming the games. Got any bus tires that need changing? Call on Father Nilles and Gary Brown ... they're experts! Can we sign Mr. Faralli up for the football team? J THE “VARSITY SIX' help cheer the athletic squad to victory. They are (1. to r. front) Barb Carter '65 , Pat Dolan '64, Colleen Tyler '64, (top) Cheryl Carter '64, Vicki Bliss '64, and Pat Choudoir '65. DAVE KASTER finds difficulty in shaking a St. John's Military academy gridman in a tie game at Delafield in Oct. Crusaders Lose Game But Gain In Spirit By Mike Hahn BCHS 32-0 defeat by Edge wood was nothing new, but the way the players and students reacted was much different from pre- vious years. Coach Bamabo didn't have to say anything to arouse his team. The players themselves knew they had to prepare for the Capitol Crusaders. On the practice field, the week of the Edgewood game, the team had always foremost in their minds the goal of beating Edgewood. By Friday, the Saders had drilled so much on turning back the Madison team, that the players couldn't wait to get on City Stadium’s field. Students and faculty also showed keen interest in the Edgewood game. Friday in school the main topic of discussion was the game. During the announcements Father Nilles made some spirited comments on what was to happen. At the game itself the turnout was as good a backing to the team as they've ever had. Although the game was lost. Crusader spirit has Page 8 November, 1963� He's- She's-I Pat McKeam? “I'm Pat McKeam! says Patricia John McKearn, 18- year-old senior girl, and Pat- rick John McKearn, 14-year- old freshman boy. In BCHS history, this is the first time two students have had so nearly the same complete name. Besides being alike in name, they are both full-blooded Irishmen, third cousins and each has a brother attending BCHS. While Pat 64 is kept busy as a sales clerk at F.W. Wool- worth, Pat '67 might be seen at home working on his coin collection. Senior Pat's favorite subject is Spanish. For recreation she spends much time horseback- riding and collection records of Broadway musicals. She plans to pursue a career in medical technology. Besides his coin collection, freshman Pat enjoys most sports, particularly tennis, fishing and hunting. His favorite subject is science and as of now, he plans to be an arch- tect. Homecoming H i-1 it es Senior Patricia John McKeam greets freshman Patrick John Me- Kearn Views and Reviews Robert F. Kennedy, The Brother Within by Robert E. Thompson and Hortense Meyers Robert Kennedy is an ex- traordinary man in himself. This book treats of him as such a person and not as the shadow of his older brother, John. It is a comprehensible study of “Bobby” on his own. His early life, schooling, political training, and his own future in politics are all given an ade- quate coverage. The portrayal by Roberta Laughlin is that of a rising young poli- tician and American. He is both of these in his own right. Apostle in a Topbat by James Patrick Derum In nineteenth century France a new movement was begun by a man named Frederic Ozanan. This is the story of his life, as well as the history of the foundation of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society and its work. Sally cradled the phone with a thrill of eager anticipation. Johnny had finally asked her to Homecoming! Of course, that inevitable question arose, “What am I going to wear? The next day, Sally gaily set out in search of the perfect outfit. Her dreams were fulfilled as she viewed the many beauti- ful suits and dresses that CHAPMAN'S had to offer. After much deliberation, Sally chose from their large selection of absolutely “dreamy outfits an irresistable pink looped-mohair jumper, so soft and chic. � A Happily Sally breezed out of CHAPMAN’S and set out for CHARNON’S, where she knew she would find the perfect pair of shoes and purse to complement her outfit. Of course she was right, for there she chose, from CHARNON’S exclusive selection, a beautiful pair of pattina heels, with Sally then visited the NEUMODE HOSIERY shop, one of Beloit's newest stores. There she selected flattering nylon stockings, with the advice and assistance of a NEUMODE trained expert. Tired but happy, our wise shopper made a final stop at DREKMEIER DRUGS where, after being refreshed by a Coke, she selected becoming make-up and accessories. The big day finally arrived. Sally Shopper, our wise young miss, starts the special day off at HAZEL'S HAIR STYLING, where she could relax and “become beautiful at the hands of expert hair stylists. That night Johnny arrived truly magnificent in his suit and vest ensemble from the NATIONAL, the home of fine men's and boy's wear. Johnny's excellent taste showed not only in his clothes, but in the corsage he proudly presented Sally. Johnny knew he could count on EMMANUEL'S to come up with something unique and beautiful in all their arrangements. k Gaily Johnny and Sally set out. Their first stop was of course, dinner. What better place to truly enjoy a good meal with all your friends than the CORRAL? Yes, Homecoming for Sally and Johnny was truly a time to remember. Why not make your special day a memorable one too? Adv MUI Vo I. 12 No. 6 BELOIT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Beloit, Wisconsin December, 1963 Music Dept. Contributes To Holiday Spirit Dec. 22 For Your Date Book December 13 - Basketball game Edgewood here 6:30 - 8:00 17 - Basketball at Clinton 20 - Basketball at Union Grove 20 - Christmas vacation begins 23 • 28 Tournament at Durand January 6 - 10 - 11 - 13 - 16 « 18 - 20 - 21 - 22 - 22-24 25 - Classes resume Basketball game Boylan here 6:30 - 8:00 Basketball at Aquin 6:30 - 8:00 Quarterly exam week Basketball at Marian 7:00-8:00 Our Lady of the Snows Winter Formal Junior - Senior No School - Semester holiday No School - Feast of St. Agnes Report Cards - Retreat Basketball game Richmond here 6:30 - 8:00 The BCHS Music department is again preparing a concert to contribute to the spirit of Christmas. Participating will be the junior-senior chorus and the sophomore chorus directed by Mrs. William Wat- son, and the BCHS band con- ducted by Mr. Jack Farina. Christmas Shows Many Patterns Christmas, like snow flakes, has many patterns. First there is the pattern of childhood - Santa Claus... candy canes...toys - all the excitement and expectation of the anticipated happiness. Then there is natures pattern - the wintry wonderland of of swirling snowflakes, glistening icicles and the hush of a world under a giant blanket of whiteness. The most beautiful of all is the pattern shaped by God twenty centuries ago when the shepherds and wise men followed that star to the Manger and proclaimed to all the world the birth of Our Savior. As you piece together your Christmas Pattern, May it be filled with Cheer and Good Will. Kay Eddy The first performance will be held for the students in the school auditorium on Friday afternoon, Dec. 20. Other performances will be given in the auditorium Sunday, Dec. 22, at 2:00 p.m. and at 8:00 p.m. Selections to be offered by the junior-senior chorus are: “Twas the Night Before Christmas —Clement Clark Moore; “While By My Sheep • from a 17th Century Hymn; “As Joseph Was A-WaIking' —Daniel Moe; “Gloria! Sing Gloria —Frances Hood; and “Night Journey of the Wise- men . Sophomores have chosen to sing “Christmas Roundelay —Ruth E. Young; “Carol of the Bells —M. Leontovich- Wilhowsky; “Glory to God in the Highest —Homer Whit- ford; “Over Bethlehem’s Town —Carl F. Mueller; and “Little Drummer Boy —Harry Simeone, Kathrine K. Davis and Henry On orati. They will be accompanied on the piano by Shirley Kulawin- ski. Christmas numbers to be played by the band will include “The Sounds of Christmas —Lloyd Canley; “Jingle Bell Raphsody -J. Pierpont; “Sleigh Ride —Leroy Ander- son; and “What Child Is This —Traditional. This year for the first time junior-senior chorus members will be wearing green and gold reversible choral robes pur- chased with funds from the recent chocolate sale. Page 2 JFK Stood For Our Time In the course of a minute’s time, the course of history of our nation and even of the world has been altered. In the course of a minute, one twisted mind snuffed out the life of a man who stood for freedom, progress, and peace. In the course of a minute, American citizens stood, united in sorrow, over the death of President John F. Kennedy. It was a disheartened America on November 22 that viewed the death of our 35th president. It isn't the first assassination in America’s history - there were Lincoln, Garfield, and McKinley. But it was different this time. John Kennedy was a part of us. One does not have to share similar views to know and admire him. He stood for the twentieth century - he introduced a new look into our country. This man, 43 at the time of inauguration, caught the nation's imagination, and his style was reflected by the nation. Fifty mile hikes became a national fad and touch football was popularized. The Kennedy clan in its en- tirety became “news”; everything they did was of interest to the nation. But beneath this glamor and publicity there lay tension - confrontation with the Russians that might have ended in nuclear war, a civil rights crisis, and unem- ployment. The responsibilities of government rested heav- ily upon his shoulders. His goals were high, and his courage and determination brought him close to realizing them. And, now, he is no more. He has given his life in the service of America. Former Vice President Richard M. Nixon said, “The greatest tribute we can pay to his mem- ory is in our daily lives to do everything we can to reduce the forces of hatred which drive men to such terrible deeds.” If this could be done, if any good could come from this, his sacrifice would not be in vain. The shock of his death will wear off, but its stark reality is still there, and we must grasp the immensity of the offense and try to better the condition that caused it. I think John F. Kennedy has told us in his own words and by his own example what he wants. “And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” Maureen Griffin Students and faculty extend sympathy and prayers to the family of DAVID GREGUS ’63 who lost his life in a car accident November 23 A Reward-For This? Bob rushed up to Jerry’s desk to coax Jerry into giving him the History Assignment. Jerry didn’t want to be con- sidered square” so he gave Bob the paper. He thought, “Just this once won’t make that much difference.” But things didn’t turn out that way. After Bob knew he could copy Jerry’s homework, he continued to ask him for it. It got to a point where Bob didn't do any of his homework. Finally semester exams came. Bob had planned on cramming for the test the night before, but he had forgotten about the basketball game he had to play that night. Bob didn't know anything. He pleaded with Jerry to write down the answers and pass them back to him. Everything was going fine until class ended. Bob and Jerry were asked to stay after class. There was no way to get out of it now! They had been caught. Both students were given F for the test paper and dismissed from the room. On the way out Bob commented, “I sure learned my lesson!” But had he? Bob's reason for not copying anymore was that he didn’t want another F. Isn’t there a better reason than that? We were created and put on earth to make the best of ourselves and to love God. Can we do this by cheating? Perhaps there is a good deal of cheating going on in our school which will never be detected. Yet we ought to be mature enough to realize that we ourselves will suffer for cheating, not anyone else. We might go through our whole lives without getting caught cheating in school, in business or in our employment. So what? On Judgement Day - do we expect a reward for that? Elizabeth Chamon ARISTA Beloit Catholic High School Beloit, Wisconsin Editor.......... Assistant Editor . News Editor . . . Feature Editor . . Sports Editor . . . Art Editor...... Photography . . . Layout Editor . . Advertising .... Circulation .... Business Managers . . Maureen Griffin Elizabeth Chamon ... Sue Choudoir ....................Kathy Basmagy .....................Michael Hahn .................M«ry Lou Chamon .....................Steve Ullrich ..............Pauline Van Kampen .....................Diane Haffey •........Lynn Bernstein, Pat Ryan . . . John Aeschlimann, James Boho pnnp iny$m iur December, 1963 Page 3 Father Pierick Finds 1°n■ IR vi,w, Satisfaction In Work Library Restocks Science Shelves BCHS principal, Father Bernard E. Pierick, has two pet annoyances: leaky roofs and locks that won't lock. His biggest problem, he says, is keeping the school buildings and grounds in good con- ditions. Father does not, however, look upon his position merely as that of a reluctant main- tenance man with an office. It is his work as priest, teacher and counselor that he finds most enjoyable and satisfying. Father Pierick was bom Sept. 8, 1923 in Highland, Wis. His mother, Mary McCarthy Pierick and his father, the late Dr. Herman B. Pierick, a dentist and farmer, were both natives of Highland. Father attended St. Anthony grade school from 1928 to 1936 and graduated from High- land high school in 1940. In 1944, he received a degree of Bachelor of Arts from Laras College. He completed his study for the priesthood at St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore, Mary- land and was ordained May 31, 1947 at St. Raphael Ca- thedral, Madison. After his First Solemn Mass at St. Philip Church ir. Highland, he was assigned as assistant to Msgr. Joseph E. Hanz at St. Jude parish, Beloit. Father Pierick was as- sociated with Beloit Catholic high school from its beginning in 1953. He not only taught several religion classes, but was also responsible for es- tablishing the first choral groups. On June 1, 1955, Bishop William P. O'Connor appointed him superintendent of the school. In September, 1959, he was named principal and the office of superintendent was discontinued. Illness took him away from hie duties at the school in Dec., 1959. Father Thomas Mas si on of St. Thomas parish FATHER PIERICK became acting principal until Father Pierick's return in July, 1960. Father enjoys most the aspects of his work which bring him into direct associa- tion with the students and parents. Perhaps that is why he knows the name of each student and why he so will- ingly arranges time for con- ferences. If administrative duties did not take most of his time. Father says somewhat wistfully, he would like more opportunity to teach and counsel. He is able to do this to some extent by working closely with the faculty, of whom he is very proud, and by discussing the projects and activities of their departments. Father’s greatest interest is to encourage spiritual maturity in the students through Sodality and YCS. His philosophy shows this: The world of tomorrow needs the spiritual leadership that only our present growing generation can give. Every boy and girl in our school will some day be in very great need of the principles and strengths developed during his high school years. by Roberta Laughlin Following the Christmas vacation, the Science shelves of BCHS’ library will contain a completely new section of books. Concentration on the science department this year, stems from the fact that shel- ves in this section have been somewhat bare and that most of those few books are outdated. New additions are expected to be a source of both help and enjoyment to science students and fans. Some of the new books to look for about the first of the year are: Molecules Today and Tomorrow by Margaret O. Hyde. What's New in Science by Fred Reinfeld. A Field Guide to the Birds by Roger Tory Peterson. The Thirteen Steps to the Atom by Charles Noel Martin. Seadragon by Commander George P. Steele, U.S.N. Push and Pull, The Story of Energy by Paul E. Blackwood The Cell by Carl P. Swan- son. Living Birds of the World by E. Thomas Gijliard. Living Mammals of the World by Ivan T. Sanderson. Soph To Represent County in Oratory Sophomore Raymond Cipra has earned the right to repre- cent BCHS and Rock county at an area oratorical contest on water and soil conservation. Selected according to a 100-point system, Ray received first place in the county at the high school level. The com- petition took place at the county courthouse, Janesville, Wednesday evening, Nov. 20. Roy and Carol Gannon, who took second place in the county, had been chosen to represent BCHS through com- petition within the biology classes. Runners-up in this preliminary contest were Gina Agostinelli and Joanne Milatzo. Coaching Ray and Carol for their talks were Father Len- ahan, speech instructor and Sister M. Ronalda, biology instructor. Mr. William B. Styles of Post Publishers, Inc., engages in conversation with parents of Press club members at the club's annual Parent's Night, Wednesday, Dec. k. Mr. Styles told members and their parents of the many career opportunities in the journalism field. Page 4 Algebra 1 Classes Using Modern Math Approach by Maureen Griffin “Hey, Sis! Will you help me with my algebra?” “Sure - hey wait a minute - this is different from what I learned!” This happens frequently when a freshman student of algebra 1 asks an older brother or sister for help. The reason? A “modem mathematics” pro- gram has been introduced at BCHS. Mr. Mauel, teacher of the algebra I classes in which the system has been introduced, thinks that it is definitely better for the students, and not merely a “bag of tricks”, a term now often applied to tra- ditional math. Next year the entire mathematics department will be using the new approach. Modern math, says Mr. Mauel, uses the same subject matter as traditional math but it employs a different approach. This approach includes studying the number system and the properties of our num- bers extensively; whereas, the old math studies only certain formulas and rules which are then applied to problems. Mr. Mauel says that this is the basic difference between modem and traditional math. By comparing the decimal system to other systems, such as the clock system, the pro- perties of numbers are better seen and better understood. The positive, negative, imagin- ary, and real numbers are studied separately and then in relation to the entire system. The use of a set, i.e., a col- lection of objects, is not a new idea, but is basic to the new method and is given a new emphasis. Also, he added, a new emphasis is placed on the why in math — why the formulas and rules used are true. It is found that in our number system there are certain properties of numbers, for example, dis- tributive and commutative qualities. These properties are applied to the formulas and rules, supplying the answer to why certain manipulations are correct. Students are able to understand better not only the solutions but how the solutions were reached. Be- cause of this, more reasoning is involved and resembles geometry with its statements and proofs. This method isn’t any easier, but it gives a more complete math background. Practical examples and proofs are employed. For in- stance, the drawing of water in and out of a water tank in a specified amount of time, helps illustrate the rules for signs in multiplication. As in geometry, beginning with a base of assumptions, students build up new information. From this they proceed to prove the truth of the new information. Some lesser changes in- clude small changes in tech- nological terms. Subtraction becomes “the opposite of ; and, an equation where there is an unknown becomes an “open sentence.” Much research has been done lately to update the pre- sent textbooks. New topics will be introduced to keep up with the advancing world of science. Thus, it is necessary for teachers of this program to take special courses. Alumnotes by Pat Spano and Kathy Murphy Phil Amend '59 is doing post-graduate work at Purdue. He will graduate in August and then plans to work out East. Mary Higgins '61 who is in nurses training at St. Mary's in Madison is the president of the Sodality. Lance Hanish '61 who is attending the University of Wisconsin, is the president of the Naval R. O. T. C. JACK ANASTASI, (right) SC President, bids farewell to Mr. McGraw who is retiring after 9 years of service to BCHS. Just before this Jack had presented “Mac” with a gilt from the students. Mac” Retires After 9 Years Service After nine years of service to Beloit Catholic high school, Mr. Earl McGraw has retired from his position as school maintenance man. Because of poor health, “Mac” considered retirement several months earlier, but finally decided that he would not terminate his duties until the end of November. A few days before he left he re- marked, “I hate to leave BCHS but knowing I leave it in good hands makes me happy.” At that time he also re- called the fire at BCHS when one of the boilers blew up. On a lighter side he wondered how many shoes he has worn out hiking the long corridors. “Mac” commented that he had enjoyed all his years at BCHS. He had found the stu- dents as a whole “pretty good.” His plan for the present is rest. When his health has improved, he will try to find another job. Students Observe County Government Student groups from Rock County high schools observed the complex mechanisms of a modem county government Tuesday, November 12, when they toured the Janesville court house. County Government Day, designed to give high school students a more complete understanding of American government, was sponsored by the American Legion, including Post No. 48, which sponsored the Beloit groups. Thomas Heyerdahl '62 has achieved the rank of Petty Officer 2nd class in the Great Lakes Naval Training center. Joanne Kenny '60 who is attending the College of St. Francis in Joliet, 111., has recently been named to 'Who's Who Among Students in Ameri- can Universities and Col- leges'. After discussion in the offices of the county Trea- surer, headed by Mr. Lawrence Schmidley, and that of the Register of Deeds, Mr. Emmet Murphy, the groups sat in on a special budget meeting of the County Board where they witnessed county ‘ government in action. Returning to the Circuit Courtroom after lunch, the groups met with Mr. Russell Hegge, Rock County Sheriff; Mr. Sam Loizzo, Assistant District Attorney; and judges Sverre Roang and Arthur L. Luebke. BCHS students attending. County Government Day in Janesville, the county seat, were seniors Mary Jo Kutter and David Thibeau; juniors Diane Haffey and John Mc- Laughlin; sophomores Gina Agostinelli and James Wright. They were accompanied by Sister M. Gregory. December, 1963 Page 5 Sophs Lead Honor List At the end of the first quarter 124 students placed on the honor roll. Of these, 19 students are on the high honor roll. The sophomores lead the school with 39% of their class listed on the honor roll. In the other classes - 37% of the seniors, 23% of the freshmen and 19% of the juniors are honor students. To qualify for the high honor roll, a student must have achieved an A- average. Honor students must have a B- aver- age with no grade lower than C+. Averages are based on grades attained in full credit courses. The following students are on the high honor roll: SENIORS: Katherine Bas- magy, Mary Lou Chamon; JUNIORS: Linda Holmberg, John McLaughlin, Peter Obli- gato, Nicholas Paley, Patricia Spano; SOPHOMORES: Virginia Belvedere, Raymond Cipra, Mary Egdorf, Nancy Fenrick, Carol Gannon, Sandra Schultz, Here And There As its November project the student council sponsored a program to provide Thanks- giving dinners for needy fam- ilies. Student donations of can- ned foods and contributions toward the purchasing of turkeys were received in each homeroom. The food was dis- tributed to the needy through the parishes in Beloit. The senior class is col- lecting Betty Crocker coupons to obtain two refreshment tables to be used at school dances. They will gladly accept any contributions. Father Lenahan and the Art club have turned a portion of the basement into a tem- porary studio - until better accomodations can be found. Barbara Warriner, Barbara Wessels; FRESHMEN: Maribeth Cou- sins, Linda Tyler, Daryl Van Landeghem, Karen Zimbrich. Students on the honor roll are: SENIORS: Jack Anastasi, Rich- ard Bach, Lynn Bernstein, James Bo ho, William Brown, Susan Choudoir, Patricia Colt, Brian Cousin, Patricia Dolan, Theresa Edges, Lauren Everson, Kristin Freeman, Carole Fuhrmann, Mau- reen Griffin, Beverly Hagar Patricia Hamill, Mary Jo Kutter, Kathleen Mullins, Roberta Laugh- lin, Virginia Loomis, Joanne Lukas, Patricia McKeam, John Meyers, Joann O Donahue, Mary O’Laughlin, Susan Rosenow, Nancy Sanregret, Kathleen Stauber, David Thibeau, Colleen Tyler, Steven Ullrich, Patricia Van K am pen, Pauline Van Kampen, Kathleen Van Landeghem. JUNIORS: John Carlson, Joseph Cousin, Judith Engler, Mary Louise Finley, Margaret Fit� gerald, Patricia Fleck, Donald Goldsworthy, Diane Haffey, John Hamill, Patricia Hankins, Shirley Kulawinski, Lois Merlet, Linda Osborn, Teresa Petit, Peter Piazza, Diane Schaul, Pamela Van Landeghem. SOPHOMORES: Gina Agostinelli, Jean Behrman, Catherine Brandt, Marilyn Bugni, Mary Carney, Barbara Demos, Edward Goessel, Barbara Falco, Douglas Ferwcrda, Sharon Gunderson, Susan Gunder- son, Jean Hamill, Ellen Hansen, Mary Holmberg, Gerald Kobus, James Magnanenzi,CarolMcKeown, Richard McKearn, Veronica Meyers, Joanne Milatzo, Patrick Monahan, Linda Newton, Teresa Piazza, Marianne Pody, Mary Preston, Linda Rapp, Willard Staron, Jan Toubl, John Winger, Robert Wit- zack, James Wright, Bernard Zickert. FRESHMEN: Jane Aeschlimann, Richard Asplund, Nancy Belvedere, Michele Chekouras, Margie Engler, Judith Erlandson, Patricia Fitz- Gerald, Ann George, Barbara Hudson, Gerald Kennedy, Mar- jorie Meyers, Marie Murphy, Stephen O'Connell, Cynthia Parker, Kathleen Rahoro, Cath- erine Schuler, Susan Ryan, Gloria Sierra, William Torphy, Jane Tafford, Cynthia Wieland. Pa- tricia Yanulis. THE SENIORS couldn't bear to lose, so they took first place honors with their Homecoming float We panda win. This picture was taken during the Homecoming parade, Saturday, Nov. 2. Mr. Mauel Encourages Active Spanish Course Spanish class is not all work, for mixed in with the daily routine are singing, speakers, and films. There is also an exchange of letters with students in Mexico to provide for a deeper knowledge of the language. A special table in the cafeteria has been reserved for Spanish students, so that they may have an opportunity to perfect their conversation technique. Mr. Mauel also hopes to organize a Spanish club in the near future. When Mr. Mauel says, Learning a language is not impossible for anyone; it takes time, practice and determination. he means it and provides his Spanish students with adequate op- portunity for learning the language. Many new and varied tech- niques of learning Spanish are being used this year. One is the oral Spanish tests based on drills, conversations, verbs and dialogues practiced in class. On one taperecorder Mr. Maul asks the questions. Another records the student's answers. The use of pictures is being promoted more in the Spanish classes. Pictures showing actions become helps to practicing dialogues. These are used so that Spanish stu- dents may get an image of the word meaning rather than merely learning the Spanish equivalent of the English written word. There is also a higher accent on pattern drills through which students learn grammar inductively. Through repetition students are soon able to come up with an autbmatic response. Page 6 ELECTED CO-CAPTAINS of the '63 football team are Gary Brown (left) and Mike Hahn (right). Dave Raster (center) was elected most valuable player. Mike was also recently named to the Wisconsin All-Catholic second team. Senior Attends Safety Meeting Crusaders End Hard Fought Season by Mike Hahn “It was a good season,” remarked Coach Bam a bo at the BCHS football team's final meeting, November 2. “I wish we could play a few over,” commented some of the players while taking a last look at the season. The Cru- saders ended gridiron action with an even slate of four wins, four losses and a tie. The 'Saders defense was an extremely important in- strument in attaining a re- spectable season record. In seven of their nine games the defense held opponents to 13 points or under. The defense yielded an average of 12 points per game. Next year a new football season will begin but many fans will still be talking about games such as Monroe, when, but for one forty-two yard run, the Crusaders commanded the game. There was a game at St. John's which ended in a 13-13 tie. In the Boylan game Cru- saders held Titans scoreless and at bay until the final quarter. Last to be forgotten will probably be the Marian Central game. During the last four years this game above all others has shown the Cru- saders at their best. Two years ago Marian, one of the best teams in Illinois, lost their homecoming to BCH. The Hurricanes were given a chance for revenge the next year, playing and defeating the Crusaders at the Beloit home- coming. This year again the boys from BCHS invaded Wood- stock for the Marian Home- coming game. BCHS was an underdog all the way; never- theless, our boys were winning 12 to 17 with thirty seconds left in the game. Then a short pass was completed and the receiver eluded the Crusaders for the all important touchdown which brought Marian a victory Senior Bill Brown, BCHS representative of the Wisconsin Association of Catholic Second- ary Schools Principals at- tended the second meeting of a committee on problems of youthful drivers. The groyp, a subcommittee of the Governor's Committee on Youth, met in Madison Nov. 22 Before attending that meet- ing, Bill and James Boho conducted discussions in Sister M. Gregory's American Problems classes on safety and on ideas for a question- naire to be given high school seniors. The problem of driver safety seems to be most prominent among persons be- tween the ages of 18 and 21, and to occur most frequently during the early morning hours between 1:30 and 3 a.m. on little patrolled state highways in counties north of Madison. Some of the questions sug- gested by students for use on such a questionnaire were: Do you show off when you drive? Do you drink before you drive? Is an accident always the driver's fault or may it be partially the fault of another occupant of the car? At the meeting Thursday a committee was organized to work on the questionnaires and to study the manner in which other states are handling this problem. Cluffie Reporting JV Captures Three Victories by Dick Goldsworthy Crusader J.V.'s opened their '63-'64 basketball season against St. Mary's Burlington Friday, Nov. 22. This first game proved to be a thrilling one as the Crusaders coasted past St. Mary's 31-28. The J.V.'s were paced by John Wingor with 12 points while game honors went to Jim Agnew of Burlington with 15 points. In their next encounter the J.V.'s captured their second victory by defeating Union Grove 37-35. BCH honors went to John Toutchok while Union Grove was paced by Dale Erickson and Jack Nelson, each with 13 points. J.V. cagers strung their victories to three as they ram- bled over South Beloit 35-27. Although the Saders were never in trouble, the lead was slim, John Touschok again scoring honors while the Sobos were led by Wayne Hyler. Should we or shouldn't we? The problem of having girls’ phy ed classes for fqur years instead of only two was discussed in senior guidance (2). Patricia McKearn came up with the solu- tion. “Why have it? All we do is exercise, and who needs it. One of the senior homerooms was asked how many would attend the pizza party so that the cost of the pizza could be estimated. After it had been clearly explained a wide awake senior asked, Is it free?” It seems Lynn Bernstein (154) was in trouble up to her neck on Nov. 26! It happened in Spanish class, fourth hour. Workmen had forgotten to recover an opening in the floor in Room 19, and Lynn stepped into it - up to her neck. But Mr. Mauel came to her rescue. Perhaps Lynn is really planning a disappearing act for the Press Club Variety Show and decided to start practicing early. In French the pronounciations of poison (poison) and poisson (fish) are very similar. While reading a menu, Kathy Murphy ordered poison instead of fish. We hope the waiter understands. There is no need for smoking anymore. You can get the same effect by going down to the Pop House and breathing. December, 1963 TOM FARALLI (24) adds 2 points for the Crusader victory over St. Mary’s Burlington while Larry Scott (42) waits for the re- bound. Athletic Seasons Keep Coach Busy Page 7 Saders Varsity Opens With String Of Victories Coach Don Barnabo, who has just completed another suc- cessful season on the gridiron, is feeling optimistic about this year’s basketball team. The reasons for his optimism, he says, is good height and fair speed, though with a question mark on outside shooting. Although Coach Bamabo’s first love is football, he is also varsity basketball and track coach. Besides his heavy coaching responsibilities, he conducts all of the boy's physical education classes and teaches two classes of American History. Mr. Barnabo is in his fifth year of coaching at Beloit Catholic High. Before coming to Beloit he coached one year at Ocanto Falls near Green Bay. He is a graduate of Wis- consin State Teacher's College, at Superior, where he lettered in football and tennis. During the summer of '62 he received his master’s degree in physical education from Colorado State University, Greeley, Colo. Coach has plans for an athletic family, Dana Lee, his four year old daughter, has a head start on being a cheer leader, getting experience at Crusader's games. Though Dante James is only two years and Thomas Maurice, 5 weeks, both are being given back- ground and fundamentals of athletics according to Mr. Barnabo. Coach believes that the spirit of the student body has improved greatly since he first came to the school. “The attitude in the classroom as well as on the playing field,’’ he says, “helps a lot.” by Peter Piazza ’Saderland played host to St. Mary’s of Burlington Friday, November 22 to open the '63- ’64 basketball season. The Hi 1 ltoppers took an early lead, but as the 'Saders caught fire, the gap diminished and the first quarter buzzer sounded with Beloit on the top side of a 20 to 14 score. From here on it was a one- sided game as the BCH gun- ners led by Mike Hahn, poured it on their opponents. Half time showed the lead doubled to 42-26. The three- quarter mark left the score 65-33 and the game ended at 80-42. “Top Gun’’ honors went to Mike Hahn who racked up 24 points. Don Smiley, Larry Scott, and Tom Faralli bagged 15, 14, and 12 points respec- tively. Less than a week later, Wednesday, Nov. 27, the cagers successfully defended their opening victory by adding Union Grove to the list of conquests. Again led by Mike Hahn’s 25 points, the Saders ate up the Broncos 74 to 52. Scott, Faralli, and Smiley also got in double figures with 16, 12, and 12 respectively. To lengthen the string of wins to three, the Saders in- vaded South Beloit. After a 7 to 7 first quarter, the Henry Avenue gunners, gained mo- mentum, slowly at first, sparked by Danny Burns' drives and then pulled steadily away until the Sobo cause was futile. At the end of the game, the score- board again showed a BCH victory with a score of 70-42. In double figures this game were Mike Hahn with 16, Larry Scott with 10, Tom Faralli 10 and Dan Burns 10. Beloit Catholic has scored a total of 224 points, for an average of 75 per game while the opponents have scored only 136 for an average of 45. COACH BARNABO (right) discusses sports with Pat Aldrich. JUMP BALL. DRIBBLE, FOUL FREE THROW, MBS. REBOUND THEN PASS DRIBBLE, PASS, SHOOT —SCORE! Jean Behrman ___ Page 8 BCHS Students Earn 4-H Awards Three Beloit Catholic high school students who are also Newark-Beloit 4-H club mem- bers received special honors this year. The Schoonover Implement Award, a plaque for top county tractor member, was given to senior Brian Cousin in October. Brian also received a recogni- tion pin from the Standard Oil Co. Also in October, Korl Per- kins, BCHS sophomore, won second place in a class of fifty Black Angus steers in Madison. Two years ago Karl had the Grand Champion steer at the Rock County Fair grounds. His brother Jack, now at Holy Name Seminary, took this honor for 1963. Jonene Whitmon, 66, re- ceived special recognition for excellent work on her record book. Other BCHS students who exhibited work at the fair this summer are Jeanne Brown and Linda Dean of the Beloit club and Helen Carroll, Joe Cousin, Maribeth Cousin, Lois Merlet, Jean Perkins, Jim Perkins, and Cynthia Wieland of the Newark- Beloit club. 4-H MEMBERS, Janene Whitman (center) and Karl Perkins (right) admire the 4-H Club award Brian Cousin won this summer. A Christmas Coloring Book— Paid Advertisement 9 This is Lou This is Liz — Color her stunning in her holiday hair-do created by HAZEL'S HAIR STYLING. Color her intelligent, thanks td her thesaurus and foreign language dictionaries from BREDESEN’S. This is Diane — This is Paul — V P tfl-L Color her delighted with her golden charm bracelet and special occasion ’ charms from MICHAEL BRILL JEWELERS. Color him pleased as punch in his new pigskin Hush Puppies from CHAR NON SHOES. From BARBER'S Store for Men Alan Kobus 65 models the Falcon, an all weather coat with zip in liner (29.95) shown here in black olive. The suede patched sport hat is by Champ (11.95). FATHER MURRAY and FATHER MASSION discuss their new assignments. Fathers Murray, Massion Transferred From BCHS Word from Bishop O'Connor has brought about several changes in the BCHS faculty. Father Donald Murray has been transferred to St. Raphael Cathedral, Madison, and Father Thomas Massion has been appointed pastor of Our Lady of Hope parish, Seymour Comers, with St. Peter’s mission, Elk Grove, Father Murray came to Beloit as assistant at St. Jude parish after his ordination in 1961. At that time he joined the BCHS faculty, teaching religion and American Pro- blems. Since 1962, when he was assigned to full-time duty at the school, Father has been Spiritual Director, head of the religion department and mod- erator of the Student Council. Father Massion has been assistant at St. Thomas parish since 1959. Each year since then Father has taught religion at BCHS. From January to June, 1960, he was acting principal during Father Pierick’s illness. Father Massion is also well-known in Beloit for his work in the dialogue movement and for his classes in the Sacred Scripture section of the St. Pius X Institute of Theology (CCD). Father John B. Walsh, a former army chaplain, comes from St. Raphael Cathedral, Madison, to replace Father Massion at St. Thomas parish. He will take over Father Murray’s duties at BCHS. Father Joseph DeStefano, pastor of St. Paul’s parish, will teach Father Massion’s religion classes. BELOIT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Vol. 12 No. 4 Wisconsin February, 1964 Mardi Gras Festival Set For Sunday, February 9 Sunday, Feb. 9, has been set as the date for Mardi Gras 1964. The reason for holding the annual event on Sunday rather than Tuesday is the need for more time in organizing and setting up the various projects in school rooms. Annual Retreat January 29-31 The annual BCH lenten retreat will feature Father Omer Kelley, O.F.M. Capucian, as the retreat master. It will commence January 29 with Mass in the school gym and will terminate on January 31 at noon. As usual, all main con- ferences will be held in the gym. At this time, the gym is converted into a chapel with the Holy Eucharist. Between conferences, the students are on their honor and have per- mission to go to chapel. Spiritual reading books and pamphlets are placed in each homeroom for the use of the students. The purpose of the retreat is to provide a chance for everyone to evaluate his life and self. There is a possibility of a closed retreat later for the seniors. The plans are in- definite. The Mardi Gras this year will be much different from the Fiesta as it was first observed. The Spanish Club, under Sr. M. Amadea, under- took the one afternoon festival for students as a project to raise money for the publishing costs of the newspaper. This year it will be an all-day festival. Another new touch this year is the direction of Mardi Gras by the Home and School Association, headed by Mr. Harrington. In former years the project was headed by Mr. Richard Godin of the BCHS faculty. Profits made by the Mardi Gras are used to help meet expenses for the school year. This makes it possible to keep tuition at its present level. The money gained since the project has been opened to the public has always been a substantial amount. Last year, the total reached the peak of $3,500. Fr. Pierick, principal, wishes to express his “grati- tude to the Home-School Association for their work and to the people who have or will sponsor dinners in their homes. This project is a very unique one, and I am especially thankful since it creates very little disturbance in the school.” Page 2 February, 1964 A Pause To Refresh Us Once again the days for our annual retreat are fast ap- proaching. Realizing that there are undoubtedly some under- classmen and perhaps others who are not sure what a re- treat is all about, it deserves a long explanation. The school administrators consider the retreat so im- portant that it reserves three school days during which the regular class schedule is set aside so that the whole time may be devoted to brushing up our spiritual lives. Every year an inspiring speaker is brought as the retreat master. This year it is Father Omer Kelley, a Capuchin priest from Milwaukee, Wis. Then the day is spent primarily in listen- ing to lectures, in spiritual reading, and in private medita- tion. This gives us a chance to find out how we stand with God, what we want to do with our lives and how we can succeed in doing it. Though to some this may seem to be a boring schedule, the time actually passes very quickly. It is up to the in- dividual whether or not he wants to make good use of these retreat days. A good retreat can be of immeasurable benefit. We are hoping that everyone will try to get in the spirit so that the retreat will be a success for everyone. Tim Harrington Time For Spring Cleaning It’s the beginning of a New Year and as usual we want to make it a very good and prosperous year. This is a very good time to do some early Spring Cleaning with ourselves to get off to a good start. As in cleaning a house we must go into every corner and clean out the dust. How well did we do in school in the last semester? Whether we have done well or not we now have a chance for a fresh start. We can start off right by resolving to do our homework and to study harder. God has given us our intelligence and he expects us to use it to the best of our ability. Let’s not put our spring cleaning off. Let’s begin now so that in June our efforts will b£ rewarded. Mary Harrington DEAR STUDENTS: Things happen quite suddenly in our life and we must readily accept them. This has been very hard for me because you have made it so pleasant. I want to thank you for all your kindness and cooperation. I have been very proud of you and the school every minute of my stay here — proud of you spiritually, morally, scholastically. Only YOU can make this kind of pride possible —it is my prayer that this will be the case always. Father Murray Thank You, Fathers Father Murray and Father Massion are leaving us They came into our lives and gave us part of themselves They gave so much and asked for so little They prayed with us They worked with us They played with us They learned with us They are a part of us They will always have our gratitude They can’t be dismissed with merely “Good-Bye” They will always remain a part of us ARISTA Beloit Catholic High School Beloit, Wisconsin .......................................... . . .Maureen Griffin Assistant Editor.................................Elizabeth Chamon News Editor........................................... Sue Choudoir Feature Editor........................................Kathy Basmagy Sports Editor..........................................Michael Hahn Art Editor.......................................Mary Lou Chamon Photography.......................................... Steve Ullrich Advertising............................................Diane Haffey Layout Editor....................................Pauline Van Kampen Circulation ...............................Lynn Bernstein, Pat Ryan Business Managers................... John Aeschlimann, James Bo ho Page 3 February, 1964 Janet and Mike Reign In ‘Wonderland By Night’ Queen Janet Pulaski and King Mike Hahn reigned over Our Lady of the Snows winter formal, Saturday, Jan. 18. The junior court members were Nancy Buchko and Rodney Meade. The gym was decorated to the theme “Wonderland by Night. A large snowstar was sus- pended from the center with streamers surrounding it, ex- tending to the walls. A grotto with a statue of the Blessed Virgin was arranged in one comer. Coming from it was a creek of mirrors on white paper. Over the creek was a bridge leading to the dance floor. Crowning of the royalty Here And There An invitation was extended from Edge wood high school to all juniors and seniors to attend a performance by the Marinotes, a dance band from St. Mary's, Win On a, Minnesota, and a dance after the Beloit Catholic-Edgewood game Feb. 7. On Feb. 13, all juniors and seniors taking math courses will participate in the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) Contest This is a primary test which 19,000 math students of Wisconsin will be taking. The top 1,000 will take the final competitive exam. Prizes will be awarded to top students in this contest. Over Christmas vacation, the Biology department re- ceived 10 new microscopes. They have Zoom eye pieces, that enables one to change oculars without changing the eyepiece. The five phase microscopes are also equipped with phase discs which make it easier to see microscopic parts of Protozoans. and placing of a bouquet of roses before Our Lady took piace after the grand march. The music was provided by the Squires, led by Mike Wolf. Chaperons were Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Chamon, Mr. and Mrs. Mullins, Mr. and Mrs. Loomis, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Van Kampen, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Choudoir, Mrs. Hamill, Mrs. Frye, Mrs. William Schuler, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Bliss. 'Collegetown, USA’ Theme of Show “Collegetown USA” is the theme of the Press Club Va- riety Show which will be presented Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 2:00 for the student body and that night for parents at the Home-School association meeting. On the Variety Show com- mittee are Kathy Jo Basmagy, chairman, Kathy Stauber, Kathy Murphy, Terry Petit, Mike Hahn and Jan Protteau. Committee members are still urging all students in- terested in participating in the Variety Show to contact them. Views and Reviews Father Richard Madden Life of Christ - Men in Sandels Thomas A. Kempis The Seven Storey Mountain Seeds of Contemplation The Waters of Siloe Rev. James Keller M.M. You Can Change the World Rev. Charles Mortimer Carty Padre Pio: The Stigmatist Franz Werfel The Song of Bernadette Bishop Fulton J. Sheen Lift Up Your Heart Peace of Soul DICK ASHTON and KEVIN DARRAH (front) puzzle over construction problems while Bill Brown and Jim Boho ex- amine their handiwork. The boys have been building an arena style stage to be used in the spring drama. For Your Datebook Shakespeare Chosen For Spring Drama “But soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is the East and Juliet is the Sun! Perhaps you have heard declamations such as this when passing Room 16. This year Father Lenahan will present adaptations of three Shakespearean plays: Romeo and Juliet, King Lear and As You Like It. These plays will be produced early in May in honor of the four hundredth anniversary of Shakespeare's birth. All students were invited to participate in play readings which have been held about three times a week since November. About thirty stu- dents are trying out for parts. Father plans to announce the casts soon. JAN. 28 29-31 Basketball So. Beloit - Here 6:30-8:00 Retreat Days Casting is not the only preparation being made for spring production. The plays will be staged in arena style. The audience will be seated on all sides of the raised octagonal platform. Seniors Jim Boho, Bill Brown and Dick Ashton are constructing this platform. They plan to build the stage in four parts for easy moving. FEB. 1 - Basketball at St. Mary's 6:30-8:00 7 • Basketball at Edgewood 7:00 8 - Basketball: Marion Cen- tral - Here. 6:30-8:00 9 - Mardi Gras 10 - Basketball: Clinton - Here. 6:30-8:00 12 - Ash Wednesday 13 - MAA Exam 14 - Basketball at Boylan 7:00-8:00 17 - Bake Sale - Library 18-22 - Regional Tournament - St. Joseph, Kenosha 25 - Variety Show - 2:00-8:00 Home-School Meeting 7:00 Conference with Teachers 8:00 Meeting Students and faculty of BCHS wish to extend their sympathy to: Rev. Jerome Turner (’55) on the death of his mother, Mrs. Robert Turner. Barbara Dempsey Kaster (’59) and Mary Dempsey ( 63) on the death of their mother, Mrs. Francis Dempsey. Page 4 Mr. Cameron Tells Reporter Of Varied Work Experiences In a recent interview, Mr. Heron Cameron, one of the present maintenance men at BCHS, related some of his interesting experiences and employments since coming to Beloit in 1924. When he was of junior high school age, Mr. Cameron came from the South with his parents and six of the eight children. The purpose of his father’s coming was employment at Stoney’s Nursery. Until his graduation from Beloit high school, Mr. Cameron worked at Fairbanks-Morse as mailboy and janitor. Sometime after his graduation he took an apprentice course in interior house painting in Chicago. When he returned to Beloit, he again worked at Fairbanks and also did some painting. When World War II broke out, he joined the army and received his basic training in Arizona and later was sent overseas. In North Africa he was put at the head of a group of men who unloaded ships. Here he experienced his first air raid as he was unloading an English ship. He explained that 32 planes went over and he remembers being saved because he followed the advice of an Englishman and stayed aboard the ship. Later he went to Naples, Italy, and then on to Marseilles, France. One of his European experiences was an eight day leave at the Riviera for rest. By the time he returned home he had earned five campaign stars. Following the war he went- into the garage business for a few years. He married in Chi- cago in 1947 and then returned to Beloit. Until 1951 he held a variety of jobs, one of which was that of chauffeur to the vice-president of the Diamond Match Company. By Pauline Van Kampen MR. CAMERON In 1951 he worked at Great Lakes, III. for the Electronics Supply Office. As supervisor of the guards from 1951 to 1954, some of his duties were taking finger prints, checking passes, and holding posts of fire chief and civil defense officer of three buildings. When he returned to Beloit, he was employed by Norming- ton’s Dry Cleaners until he came to BCHS. Now, as a part time job, he sells beauty supplies to beauty salons in various cities around Beloit. He works at the high school from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. He says, “I like the atmosphere at Catholic High, but dislike gum that has to be removed from the floors.” Some of his duties as general maintenance man, are washing windows, sweeping floors, and replacing burnt out light bulbs. February, 1964 Classrooms Get New Cabinets During the Christmas holi- day new cabinets were in- stalled in both the typing room and the biology laboratory. New display cases were also added in the laboratory. On Dec. 14, the janitors removed the old cloakroom from the typing room to make room for upper and lower cabinets of a natural wood finish, complete with sliding doors. Installed also is a counter with a formica top. These cabinets are all numbered so that equipment can be found quickly and ef- ficiently. They are a great asset to the typing room for the storing of extra supplies. Sr. Febronia commented, “I’m so happy with the new equipment that I just haven’t any words to express my feelings.” Sister Ronalda seems just Carole Fuhrmann Places In Contest Carole Fuhrmann a BCH senior, took second place in an all-city ‘‘Ability Counts” essay contest. She won a $25 Savings Bond. Kathy Mullins and Jim Boho, also seniors, received honorable mention and $10 Savir gs Bond. The essays written by these students have been entered in the state com- petition. Carole is a member of the Press Club and also is on the editorial board of the school paper. She has taught first, second, and third grade Satur- day religion classes and a summer religion class. Carole says drawing is her favorite pastime and she plans to attend college next year, majoring in art. as happy with the new cabinets and display cases in the biology room. The side blackboard and bulletin boards were removed so that display cases complete with sliding glass doors, could be fastened to the walls. At the bottom are drawers and cupboards. A local firm made and installed these cases and cabinets. Sister Febronia and Sister Ronalda expressed their gratitude to the Beloit parishes whose generosity made it possible to obtain this equip- ment. CAROLE FUHRMANN Febmary, 1964 Page 5 OFFICERS of the LettermerTs club are (1. to r.): Tom Faralli, secretary; Gary Brown, vice president; Mike Hahn, president; and, Pat Aldrich, treasurer SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS are (1-r) Joanne Milatzo, trea- surer; Ray Cipra, president; Gina Agostinelli, secretary; and Mary Egdorf, vice president. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS are (1-r) Peter Van Kampen. presi- dent; Barbara Carter, secretary; Elizabeth Chamon, treasurer; and Peter Piazza, vice president. OFFICERS of the St. Joseph Chapter of the National Honor Society are (I-r) Kathy Basmagy, treasurer, Jim Boho, president; Colleen Tyler, secretary; and Peter Schuler, vice president. Page 6 Februaiy, 1964 a n n Spurring the Junior Varsity on to victory are sophomore cheer- leaders (1-r) Jean Hamill, Joanne Milatzo, Jackie Zahn and (front) Cathy Brandt. BCHS Draws Students From Various Places According to the records in the office, at this time there are 426 students attending classes at BCHS. Beloit resi- dents make up a total of 402 students, four of whom are non-Catholics. Of this group. 14 students come from rural areas around Beloit. For 16 persons, getting to school is quite a trip. Thirteen of these students arrive from Janesville, a distance of 14 miles. One student, Felicia Case, comes from Williams Bay, 35 miles away, and another, Connie Cash, comes from Hanover, Wis., a distance of 16 miles. Other out of town students come from South Beloit, Rock- ton and Roscoe. This group has 13 daily commuters. Another method of listing Beloit residents is according to parishes. Because of its size, St. Jude’s is at the head of the list with 172 students attending BCHS. Next is Our Lady of the Assumption with 125, St. Thomas has 88 and St. Paul’s has 11. FOR OUR GBOMKTRY HTUDKNTS: The geometry teacher was a bit concerned about her class, so many of the pupils seemed to have no understanding of the various geo- metric concepts. Her spirits were lifted, however, when she over- heard this discussion in the cafe- teria. •That guy Jane's been going out with is a real square,” said the pert blond. “More like a rhombus, maybe,” the friend added. “Huh? Come again. Yeah, a rhombus. You know— sort of a square that is out of kilter.” Cheerleaders Strive To Rouse Fan Spirit On Mondays and Thursdays from 3:25 to 4:15 p.m. 13 cheerleaders can be seen practicing in the corridors near the publications room and in the east wing. Besides regular attendance at practice these girls must maintain a C average and have a reputation above reproach. Other qualities they must have are enthusiasm, good sports- manship, leadership, ability, showmanship and good physical health. Some ideas for new cheers come from other schools. Others are the result of their own ingenuity. Leading fan enthusiasm at all varsity football and basket- ball games are: Pat Dolan, Cheryl Carter, Vicki Bliss, Barb Carter, Pat Choudoir, Colleen Tyler, Jeanne Brown. JV cheerleaders are Jackie Zahn, Kathy Brandt, Jean Hamill, Joanne Milatzo, and Gina Agostinelli. MRS. WATSON, choral director, adjusts the stole on Art Luebke’s choir robe as Pat Spano, Gary Brown and Pat Choudoir await their turn. The new forest green robes were recently acquired as a result of the chocolate sale this fall. They were worn for the first time at the Christmas Concert, Dec. 22. Nicholson Leads Intramural League The intramural basketball season started out with an impressive 52-24 victory for Nicholson over Thibeau, and it has continued that way for both teams so far this season. Nicholson is undefeated with two games remaining. Thibeau has yet to win with three games remaining. Nicholson may, however, find trouble with his next two games. He plays Luebke and Ullrich, and either one could cause Nichol- son some worries. The standings at present show Nicholson out in front with 5-0 record. Pressing Nicholson for first place is Ullrich with 3-1, and following closely is Meyers with 2-1. Bach and Quick have .500 with 2-2, followed by Luebke, 1-2, Anastasi, 1-4, and Thi- beau, 0-4, Leading the league in individual scoring per game is Jim Nevicosi with 18. He is followed by Nick Paley with 17, Jerry Nicholson 14, Steve Ullrich 13, Jack Anastasi 13, Pat Aldrich 11, Paul Roy 10, and Art Luebke 10. February, 1964 PETE SCHULER and GARY BROWN admire the runner-up trophy BCHS cagers won at the Durand tournament during the Christmas holidays. Varsity Runnerup In Holiday Tourney Page 7 Crusaders Split Weekend, Then Lose To Woodstock The boys from Beloit brought home the bacon as they captured second place in the Durand Holiday basketball tournament. On Monday Dec. 23, the Crusaders ran wild as they chalked up 99 points in a runaway game against Dakota. All ten of the Crusaders that suited up for the game con- tributed in the scoring. The final score was 99 to 48, with Mike Hahn, the leading scorer, dumping in 23 points. The victory guaranteed Beloit’s participation in the semi- finals in the tourney Friday night, Dec. 27. The ’Saders next faced Stockton, and won by a margin of 79-60. The Crusaders put their full court press to good use as they steadily increased their lead. Mike Hahn was again top point producer, scoring 21 points. This earned the Beloit boys a berth in the finals on Saturday against pre-toumey favorite Hononegah. The Crusaders found it rough going in dropping a 52 to 44 decision to the taller Indians. Don Smiley earned 14 points for Beloit. Although losing the last game the ’Saders claimed much respect during the tournament. One comment reported was that if an award for sportsmanship had been given, the Crusaders would have won hands down. CK Beloit Catholic played host to Boylan on Friday, January 10 and traveled to Freeport the next night Utilizing their zone press on the home floor, the ’Saders ran Boylan down early and ran up a first quarter lead of 10 points. Half time showed it 36-25 ’Saders. The third and fourth quarters revealed the ’Saders pulling steadily away until the buzzer ended things at 71-48. Mike Hahn was the high scorer with 29 points. Don Smiley, Tom Faralli, Larry Scott, and Mike Mowers had 12, 9, 8, and 7 respectively. The next night Beloit Catholic traveled to Freeport to take on Aquin, but some of the previous night’s spark was gone. The Bulldogs took a 16-12 lead at the first quarter. Things looked a little better at half-time when this lead was cut to one, 34-33. A slow third period on the ’Saders part, however, put Aquin in front to stay, 50-41. Scoring in the final period broke even with both teams posting 19 tallies and the game ended 69-60. This defeat was Beloit Catholic’s fifth in 12 starts. High point man in the Aquin game was Isaacs (Aquin) with 28. Larry Scott was one point behind for his season high of 27. The only other ’Sader in double figures was Hahn with 19. On the following Thursday, Jan. 16, the ’Saders moved to Woodstock with hopes of avenging the loss suffered in the last 30 seconds of Marian’s homecoming game. However, Beloit Catholic couldn’t find the light and trailed 16-11 after the first 8 minutes. The second quarter showed Marian using stall tactics. Only two points were scored in this period and they be- longed to the Purple Hur- ricanes. The second half moved faster but the ’Saders � till couldn't grab the needed scoring edge and had to settle for a 59-49 loss. Game honors went to Mar- ian’s Dan Nitz with 22, and Tim Murphy with 14. Larry Scott and John Pohl took honors for the ’Saders with 12 each, while Mike Hahn hit for 10. Sports Slants When Gary Brown ran into the south wall of the gym in the Boylan game, Coach jumped to his feet and watched closely. Gary got up, looking... he was worried about the wall. Thanks to all who made the Lettermen’s dance a big success....especially the team for the victory. Congratulations to the Crusaders’ basketball team for setting a new one game high point total, by scoring 99 points against Dakota in the Durand tournament. One Win,Two Losses For JY In January Crusader JV resumed play after the holidays by hosting Boylan of Rockford. Showing good ball control the BCHmen gained a 42-35 triumph over the Titans. Dave Luebke paced the JV’s with 13 points, while John Tauschek added 11 and Pete Piazza 9. In their next encounter the the JV’s were outpointed 46-30 by Aquin. The cagers had a cold first half, scoring only 11 points to Aquin’s 23 and could never recover. John Winger led the Crusaders with 12 points while Aquins’ Joyce and McCool had 15 each. BA CRUSADERS! Page 8 February, 1964 SC Writes DEAR STUDENTS: All of us have pride in the student attitude which is found in our school. The attitudes in classroom courtesy and in the various clubs, are good and are continuing to improve. The most notable advance has been in the cafeteria. There is still more to be done, but the students are to be commended for their efforts this year. Keep it up, PLEASE! Many people have commented on the tremendous good sports- manship shown by our athletic teams (most recently at the Durand Tournament). We are all proud of and grateful to the teams and spectators who uphold the standards of BCHS. Recently several student council members have heard severe criticisms about the lack of council action in school interest. For the next few weeks the council is acting for better student attitudes at school. You are asked to cooperate in helping the Student Council fulfill its purpose (to create a better school and student-body through first-rate student-faculty relationships). Continuing the emphasis on student-faculty relationships, we ask for your cooperation in the following: “Good morning, Sister. ' “Good morning. “Excuse me, you go first, Father. “There now, was that so hard on your early morning dis- position? Although we all know the simple manners which go along with courtesy, we sometimes forget them in the rush of traffic. Each small incident, (holding the door and stepping aside for a faculty member, excusing yourself after running into someone, faculty or student) which is forgotten adds up to a bad situation. Unless this matter is brought to our attention}it is forgotten. But, would you crash into Christ and then turn down the hall without ex- cusing yourself or helping Him pick up His things? Not only greetings to fellow-students and faculty but also orderly hall traffic are a part of good hall courtesy. This includes between classes and the traffic to and from assemblies and Mass. “But, Sister, 1 don’t know how to do it Would you please help me? Faculty members are ALWAYS ready to offer scholastic help. Their remark in this area is “If students would only use the opportunity! Please remember the reason for this letter. A whole is only as good as its parts. We often hear someone say, “I can’t do it alone. We are not asking you to try it alone; however, if individuals try to help each other and practice the small things each day, the whole will be greatly improved. The Student Council isn't able to do this alone, we NEED your co- operation! !!! In the past, requests by the STUDENT COUNCIL have been met by the student body, and we are confident that this one will not go unanswered. Shopping AD-Vantages Ad Going to Paris, London or Crete? Or maybe just visiting down the street. OTTO HIRTH’S has the luggage for you From pretty pastels to red, white and blue! Does a new spring wardrobe sound just grand? You can have one — with fabrics from JULIE ANN Cotton or dacron in white, pink or blue — Fabulous colors and fabrics too! Wondering what to give on Valentine’s Day? Send a rose corsage or colonial bouquet! BELOIT FLORAL has the lovliest flowers To intrigue your girl for hours and hours! Light spring suits, jackets and ties, REITLER'S have the best men’s buys. For sport coats and shirts that are always “in - With clothes from REITLER’S you're sure to win! Now's the time to buy — they’ve just come in! Shopping for shoes? Here’s where to begin: CHARNON’S have shoes for young and old, Latest styles in black, calf or gold. Smooth and sleek, twist or flip. Here's a smart hai r styling tip — Try HAZEL’S HAIR STYLING soon; Results guaranteed to make him swoon! r Jdsr sis |Y|Ai tPl Is Fie Thank you. YOUR STUDENT COUNCIL BELOIT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Vol. 12 No. 5 Beloit, Wisconsin March, 1964 Band, Choral Concert Set For Palm Sunday The band under the di- rection of Mr. Jack Farina and the choruses under the di- rection of Mrs. William Watson will present their annual spring concert on Palm Sunday, March 22 at 2 and 8 p.m. in the BCHS auditorium. The Soph more Chorus will sing The Heavens Are Tel- ling from The Creation by Haydn; You’ll Never Walk Alone ' from Carousel by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Aura Lee and The Frog in the Spring,’ folk songs. The Junior-Senior Chorus will offer the Sanctus from the Mass of St. Cecilia by Goumod. Guest tenor soloist for the number will be Mr. Eugene Loucks, a member of the St. Jude mixed choir. Other songs by the Junior- Senior Chorus are Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley a white spiritual; I Believe, arranged by Hawley Adqs, choral arranger for Fred Waring; Anywhere I Wander ’, by Frank Loesser from the movie Hans Christian Ander- son. The finale will be Bat- tle Hymn of the Republic by the rombined choruses and band. Accompanist for the choruses will be Shirley !£ul aw inski. The Band will play El Chaco' , a concert march; Eroica”, several excerpts from Beethoven’s Symphony; March of the Bowman from Robin Hood Suite by Curzon Frederick; and Serenata by Leroy Anderson. All those music students who earn firsts' on their numbers at the music tourna- ment Saturday, March 21, will also play their numbers at the concert on Sunday. PARTICIPATING IN SHAKESPEARE TRYOUTS are Pat Chou- doir and Kathy Schuler (seated) and David Lowrey, Jim McComb and Susan Ryan. BCHS To Hear Religious On Vocation Dav Vocation day activities, Thursday, Mar. 19, will fea- ture talks by priests of the Madison diocese and Sisters of St. Agnes, whose mother- house is in Fond du Lac, Wis. The program will last from 1:45 to 3 p.m. Senior boys will meet in the band room to hear Father Joseph Patrick Higgins, diocesan vocation director. Father Higgins is a native of Beloit. Father Thomas Doheny, instructor at Holy Name sem- inary the Madison diocesan seminary, will speak to junior and sophmore boys in the cafeteria. Father Denis Coyle, assistant at St. John Vianney parish, Janesville, will meet with freshman boys in Room 3. Each of the talks on the priest- hood will be followed by a question period. Participating in the girls’ vocation program in the aud- itorium will be Sisters of St. Agnes representing live areas of the apostolate. Sister M. Lioba, a sister homemaker from St. Nicholas convent, Evanston, 111., will explain her work and the apostolic opportunities she finds in it Sister Mary William, med- ical technologist, and Sister M. Philomene, a nurse, will detail the work of the hospital sister. Both are stationed at St. Agnes hospital, Fond du Lac, and both have teaching duties besides their hospital work. Sister Mary William teaches courses in the medical tech- nology field at Marian College. Sister M. Philomene teaches at St. Agnes School of Nursing. Other members of the panel are Sister M. Carmel, principal of St. Mary Springs Academy, Fond du Lac, and Sister M. Carlann, principal of Brother Dutton school, Beloit. They will discuss the apostolate in the high school and the elementary school. Casts Announced For Spring Plays Father Lenahan announced the tentative casts for three Shakesperean plays to be presented by the BCHS players this spring. The leads in Romeo and fuliet” will be played by Liz Cham an and Jim West, with understudies Kathy Schuler and Jeff Furhman. Other mem- bers of the cast include: Kevin Van Kampen, Art Kapitanoff, A1 Muetz and Margaret Fitz- Gerald, Kevin Lauer and Mike Hanish. King Lear leads will be portrayed by Jim Boho as King Lear, Jeff Fuhrman understudy, Pat Choudoir as Cordelia, Sue Ryan understudy, Kathy Basmagy as Goneril, Linda Tower understudy, Margie Meyers as Regan, Kathy Stauber, understudy. Other parts will be taken by Kevin Van Kampen, Dave Lowrey, Kevin Lauer, Art Kapitanoff and Ray Fuller. As You Like It” cast members include Mary Lou Chamon as Celia, with Jane Trafford understudy, Linda Osborn as Rosalind with understudy Kathy Schuler. Also appearing will be Kevin Van Kampen, Mike Hanish, Jan Protteau, Jeff Fuhrman and Joe Bergeson. Assistant directors are Joanne Lukas Kathy Stauber and Roberta Laughlin. Heading the various com- mittees will be Pat Aldrich and Sue Choudoir, make-up; Virginia Loomis and Sue Kizer, costumes; Bill Brown, stage crew; and Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Chamon and Mr. and Mrs. Camel Basmagy tickets and publicity. March. 1964 Page 2 on Borrowed How often do we hear these words: “I haven’t got time or That takes too much time. ? If we are honest with ourselves, we have to admit that we hear, as well as soy these phrases many times during the course of a day. But, do we really know what we are saying? We speak of “time as if it belonged to us and were ours to use as we choose. This idea is false. We are living, in a sense, on borrowed time. Christ in His mercy gave us a lifetime; can’t we give back a portion of it to Him? Now that it’s Lent, we should stop to realize that this is a perfect opportunity for us to start sharing our bor- rowed time” with the One from whom we received it. How many of us will take a few minutes out of each day to do some sacrifice during Lent? Why not try going to Mass every day ... all it takes is time ... and time doesn't truly belong to us in the first place. Mary Jo Kutter Basket-Paper New Sport at BCHS? I must congratulate our boys on introducing a new sport to our school! That is -- Basket Paper. The game is played when the teacher is out of the room. Some of the more intellectual students team up and see if they can throw a wad of paper info the basket. If they miss they take another piece of paper and throw again. The contestants must leave all the paper which has missed the basket on the floor so that the teacher can pick it up. The game is played as long as the teacner is out of the room. When he returns, the students sit up straight and pretend, to study. The qualifications to be a player in this game are that you must be skillfull, quick, accurate and have the men- tality of a first grader. Now that the basketball season has come to a close, it is an appropriate time to commend those who made it a successful one. Long hours hove been put i n by the team to make them- selves something we are proud of. The team can see the students' true spirit especially at such times as the breathtaking Edgewood game. However, something should perhaps be done to make up for the hoarse voices of the cheerleaders after games. They have done a good job and have led us well in supporting our team. Students who deserve much recognition and get very little are the boys who in their free time volunteer to assemble and take down the bleachers in the gym. Credit also must be given to the parents who supported the team by their appearance and cheering. One act of the fans that we can be proud of is the si- lence and respect that is given to the basketball player at the free throw line. All these things have helped to make it a good season. Liz Charnon Brotherhood2 by Mike Wolf Three brothers have I by right of birth I love them all for all they’re worth brotherhood extends it’s open arms to those in cities; and on farms to foreign lands our help extending with understanding never ending to colored, white or any other but must a B£ATLE be my brother? Pauline Van Kampen ARISTA Beloit Catholic High School Beloit, Wisconsin Editor...............................................Maureen Griffin Assistant Editor..................................Elizabeth Cham on News Editor.....................................................Sue Choudoir Feature Editor................................................Kathy Basmagy Sports Editor.........................................Michael Hahn Art Editor....................................... Mary Lou Charnon Photography...........................................Steve Ullrich Advertising...........................................Diane Haffey Layout Editor...........................................Pauline Van Kampen Circulation................................Lynn Bernstein, Pat Ryan Business Managers.....................John Aeschlimann. James Boho March. 1964 Editor Writes About kings Maureen Griffin Students Examine Needs Of International Life Page 3 MR. GEORGE MESSER (second from left) shows a group of sophomore boys the right technique in painting biology tables. Mike Messer (1), Bill Forrest, Mike Peterson and Louis Kluck are only four of a large group of biology students who spent many out-of-school hours sanding and refinishing tables a light green to match the counter area of cupboards recently installed in the biology lab. ARISTA Mailbox Dear Students, Prior to this letter, I sent out questionnaires to a limited number of BCHS alumni for information about class rings that I thought the juniors especially might find helpful. This report was compiled particularly for those who are wondering about the practi- cality of purchasing a ring. From the 130 replies I received, 92 had purchased rings. Out of these 92, 66 still wear them. The remaining 26 gave these various reasons why they didn’t wear them: six were married; several found that the ring interfered in their work, five were too small; two were lost or stolen; and, five have been given to some- one else. Of the 92, 83 persons were happy that they had purchased rings. Of the whole group (92), 39 paid for the ring them- selves, 30 rings were paid for by parents, and 23 were paid for by both the student and the parents. Only seven persons re- ported that “pressure” from classmates influenced their decision. For Your Doteboolc MARCH 16-20 Third quarter exams 18 Bake sale 19 Sophomores Vocation Day 21 Instrumental 22 Tournament Spring Concert - 26-31 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Easter Vacation APRIL 1 School resumes 5 Pancake Breakfast 10 sponsored by the Athletic Association All-school dance 15 sponsored by the Sophomores Bake Sale 17 Library Guild All-school dance sponsored by the Juniors Of the 38 who did not buy class rings, only seven felt regret. The reasons these 7 gave were: the ring seemed to make them a real part of the school and they liked the ring itself. The remaining 31 ex- pressed no regret because: 1-they already had a good ring to wear, 2-the ring was one luxury that can be done without, or 3-simply because they felt it was unnecessary. It might be noted that those who regret not buying a ring are members of the present graduating class. So, the opinions of the BCHS alumni have been aired on the subject of class rings. The information is here for your benefit - if you view it objectively, your decision might be easier to make. Beloit Catholic high school students attended an inter- national study day at Boy lan Central Catholic high school, Rockford, 111., Sunday, Feb. 9. Arriving at 9 a.m., students registered and received name cards. At 9:30 they heard a welcome from Sister Beatrice, the principal of Boylan. Father William McMahon, in a talk on “The Christian and International Life”, gave four points which apply to the world situation. CONSCIENTIA- TION, he said, means a con- sciousness of what is going on around us. DEMASSIFI- CATION will help to overcome the effects of mass production and mass culture and get back to the concept that all human beings are composed of body and soul. PLANIF1CATION is needed to plan the things all must do to help others. Finally there must be a revo- lution to make a commitment on Christian principles. After the general session students could choose the panels they wished to attend — one in the morning and two in the afternoon. Topics for these meetings were Pavla (Papal Volunteers for Latin America), South America, Africa, India China, Greece, Indonesia and Korea. At each session the panel leader told of his country and some of its problems. Some urged help by prayer and monetary gifts and added that many volunteer workers are needed in these countries. A movie on the Peace Corps was followed by the celebration of Mass at 12:30 p.m. The real meaning of the offertory of the Mass was brought out by a kind of procession in which each participant in the Mass went to the communion rail to drop his offering into a basket and to place an altar bread for Holy Communion into the ciborium. After Mass an international sm or gas board was served in the cafeteria. The day closed with an international variety show. TO THE EDITOR: I wish to thank each and everyone who made my reign as Queen of the Mardi Gras a day I will never forget. It was a day I will never forget. It was a great honor and privilege for me to be your queen. Thank you! Marcia Even son 21 Marys, 17 Jims Attending BCHS Is your name Mary or Jim? If it is, your name is one of the most common in school. Twenty-one have the name of Mary or forms of Mary. Seven- teen boys are named Jim or James. Other popular names for girls at BCHS are Pat (16), Nancy (19), Linda (19), Bar- bara (19). Carol (8), Sue (7) and Kathleen (7). Among the boys there are 16 Johns, 14 Mikes, 13 Toms, 10 Davids, 10 Richards and 8 Dennises. March. 1964 Mardi Gras Nets $3100 Page 4 Kathy Basmagy Earns Honor Medal Senior Kathy Basmagy 's editorial, I Am an American”, has earned a Freedoms Foun- dation Washington honor medal and $50 for Beloit Catholic high school. Kathy’s editorial appeared in the November, 1962, issue of ARISTA. High school editorial competition covered the period from September, 1962 to June, 1963. Freedoms Foundation, Valley Forge, is an organization dedicated to preserving the American free- doms and the American way of life. Feature editor of ARISTA, Kathy is also a high honor student, treasurer of the National Honor society chap- ter, vice president of the Library Assistants guild and recording secretary of the Sodality. She was also student director of Collegetown, USA”, variety show presented Feb. 25. Kathy plans a career in foreign service and hopes to attend Georgetown university's School of Foreign Service. Patient Practice Finally Pays Off FIRST WEEK: Boy, this will be a snap! Now let’s see. . . paper in the left hand. . . Hey, this typewriter doesn't work right - the paper is crooked. Oh, you have to straighten it yourself? OK, let’s go. . . jfj space fjf space dkd. SECOND WEEK: What do you mean, middle finger for c”? Can’t I use my first finger? Uh - Sister, can I bend the ”b” key over a little bit? I can’t quite reach it the way it is now. THIRD WEEK: Vem is just ad Vem is just as quid Vern is just as quick as James. There!! FOURTH WEEK: Vem is just as quick as James. Vern is just as quick as James. Vem is just as quick as James. This may have come slowly at first, but for those who really tried, the rewards were worth the effort. Certificates for 10 minute timings have been earned by Carol Anderson, Kathy Bas- magy, Rick Bach, Phyllis Dailey, Beverly Hagar, Joanne Lukas, Carol Rule, Donna Stepanek and Pam Van Lan- deghem. They averaged 30-60 words a minute. For five minute timings averaging30-59 words a minute, certificates were awarded to Jane Harrington, Sue Kizer, Janet Pulaski, Janet Story, Nancy Sanregret, Mary Synow- ski and Pat White. Order of Artistic Typing awards went to Rick Bach, Kathy Basmagy, Lynn Bern- stein, Nancy Buchko, Lauren Everson, Larry Goodrich, Roberta Laughlin, Joanne Lukas, Carol Rule, Janet Story, Linda White, and Pam Van Landeghem. Receiving awards for 80 words a minute in shorthand, as well as the Order of Gregg Artists award were Pam Er- landson, Sue Kizer, Donna Stepanek, Pat White, Arlene williams and Nancy Witzack. Carol Rule also received the OGA award. The Home-School associ- ation again sponsored the annual Mardi Gras at BCHS. The Feb. 9 festivities, which netted approximately $3100, began at 11 a.m. and continued for twelve fun-packed hours. A new attraction this year was the Club Mardi Gras. The cafeteria was transformed into a night club atmosphere with dance music furnished by the BCHS Dance band directed by Mr. Jack Farina. Floor show entertainers included the Whip Chords, known for their barber- shop harmony; Bob Dixon and John Dollhausen, who sang a group of folk songs; magician Dr. Mandu, the Wizard of Ah's; and dancer Colleen Tvler. FATHER OMER KELLEY, OFM Cap., of Milwaukee adjusts his stole in prepara- tion for hearing confessions between retreat conferences. Father Omer conducted the annual retreat held for all BCHS students Jan. 29-31. The study hall was packed with teenagers as they danced to the music by the Den marks, under Jim Hills (’66) in the afternoon, and in the evening to the Mies Masters, led by the Mickey twins ( 63). Other Mardi Gras enter- tainment included a jail, a dunking machine, and the basketball throw. Multi-colored balloons and gaily decorated booths intrigued the crowd to hours of fun. The Home-School associ- ation has expressed thanks to parents, alumni, students and individuals without whose generosity and co-operation the third annual Mardi Gras would have been an impossible task. Lotiaists I And II Await APSL Test The 1964 APSL Nationwide Latin Examination sponsored by Auxilimm Latinum, national classroom magazine, will be given Tuesday, March 17. The 40 minute testing will be held second period in the cafeteria for 103 Latin I and Latin II students. Students who in the past have won honors of Superlative Merit and gold medals for scores between 115-120 are: Beth Hansen and James Boho, 1962; James Boho and John Milatzo, 1962; Nancy Fenrick, Judith Engler and John Mil- atzo, 1963. The school has acquired two trophies because of these high scores, and Sister M. Sharon hopes for another one this year. The trophy is given for every three scores in the superlative bracket. Because scores not needed for a trophy one year may be carried over to the next year, Sister Sharon explains, only one superlative score is needed to obtain another trophy this year. March. 1964 ARISTA Volume Available in May Are you bored? ... getting into an intellectual slump? ... sick of reading comics? Well, then, cheer up! The bound volume of ARISTA is coming. Available for your enjoy- ment in the latter part of May, it will contain all seven issues of ARISTA. It will also in- clude a 12-16 page supplement comprised of pictures of the graduating class and of their outstanding activities over their four year period at BCHS. The senior ARISTA editorial staff will do the write-ups for the supplement, and the layout staff will do the paste-up. Mary Lou Cham on has designed the 9x12 inch hard cover of dark green with gold lettering and graduation cap sketch. Although this is the fourth year the bound volume is being published, it is the first time it will appear in hard cover binding. Circulation and busi- ness managers urge payment of subscriptions as soon as possible. Sodalists Inducted Following Holy Hour Ten BCHS students were received into the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary following the CYA Holy Hour Sunday, Mar. 1, at St. Jude’s church. Theme of the Holy Hour, a modified Bible vigil, was “Mary Daughter of Sion.” The Holy Hour consisted of readings from the Old and New Testaments, explanation of the passages read and the singing of Psalms. Spiritual director. Father Lenarz, distributed membership cards and pins to the new sodalists. The ceremony was closed with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. New sodalists are Virginia Belvedere, Marilyn Bugni, Catherine Eichman, Carol Gannon, Jane Hamill, Mary Koehler, Veronica Meyers, Marianne Pody, Linda Kay Rapp and Barbara Scott. ART EDITOR Mary Lou Charnon gets approval for her bound volume cover design from lay- out editor Pauline Van Kompen and editor Maureen Griffin. Music Students Enter Tournament BCHS music students will be traveling to Whitewater Saturday, Mar. 21, to partici- pate in a district tournament. This year BCHS will have nine Class A entries and an equal number of Class B entries. One solo and one duet will be entered in Class C. Besides solos, entries will include a saxophone quartet, a brass sextet and two clarinet duets. Instrumentalists have work- ed for many months to prepare themselves for the tournament This is the first time Beloit Catholic has been a part of the Whitewater district. Mr. Farina is happy that so many of the music students are participating in the tournament because he believes that this is one of the fine ways musi- cians can represent their school. Students, too, are eager to participate. Peter Obligato said, “To me this seems a good way to prove my ability and to acquire new techniques on my trumpet. ” Pete is a junior who will be playing a Class A solo. He has entered the tournament for the last three years and has earned five medals. “I’m all excited about entering this type of contest. I hope it will show how I rate among others in playing my instrument,” says Ann George, a freshman entering for the first time. Ann will play a Class B baritone solo. Music Department Aided By Parents Beloit Catholic high school Music guild consists of mem- bers of choruses, band and orchestra and their parents. Their objective is to assist the Music department financially and in other ways to make its smooth functioning possible at all times. At their board meetings once a month and at their general meetings at least once every two months, officers and members try to solve whatever difficulties the Music depart- ment may be having at the time and look for ways to improve the work of the department. Activities of the guild in- clude sponsoring of several Music department concerts each year and other presenta- tions by music students. The organization provides funds for band uniforms and for the purchase and repair of school instruments. It also helps to meet the cost of bus trans- Page 5 Juniors, Seniors Evaluated For NHS In the spring of each year BCHS faculty members evaluate juniors and seniors who have maintained a B average as potential members of the St. Joseph Chapter of the National Honor Society. As moderator, Sister Mary Denise submits lists of scho- lastically eligible students to all teachers for their approval or disapproval and their com- ments. The number code used in evaluation ranges from 5 points for outstanding or almost perfect performance in charac- ter, leadership and service to 0 points for never or almost never displaying these qual- ities. In evaluating leadership and service, teachers must consider a candidate’s willing and unselfish cooperation in student and faculty projects, his participation in classroom activities and projects and his interest in parish and community affairs. Results of this year’s voting will be seen in the April induction of approxi- mately 18 juniors and 4 seniors into the St. Joseph Chapter of the National Honor Society. Eleven seniors have been chapter members since last spring. portation for music students attending out-of-town music events. One of the recent guild projects was the sale of chocolate to obtain funds for new green and gold choral robes. Music guild officers are Mr. Oliver Davis, president; Mr. Don Evenson, vice pres- ident; Mrs. William Denny, recording secretary; Mrs. Don Evenson, corresponding secre- tary; and Mr. Merlyn Meyers, treasurer. MEMBERS of the winding intramural team are: (seated 1 to r) Bill Hac-cett, Jim Kevicosi, Pat McKearn. Standing are John Seeboth, Paul Roy and captain Jerry Nicholson. Page 6 Here And There by Sue Choudoir Father Linus James Kelley, Salvatorian, spoke to the Senior Religion classes Mon- day, Feb. 17. He is a former Beloiter - newly ordained - and will be missioned in Tan- ganyika. Pat Coit was chosen “Girl of the Month’’ for February by the Beloit Professional and Business Womens Club. Jack Anastasi was chosen by the Kiwanis Club as “Boy of the Month for February. Twelve Sodality members traveled to Milwaukee Jan. 31, to attend The Wisconsin Catho- lic Action Convention. They were accompanied by Sister M. Sharon and Sister Mary Denise. At the Feb. 8 Press club meeting members heard a panel of Beloit Memorial high school Increscent staff members explain their policies, re- sponsibilities and activities. At future meetings members will hear talks by Mr. Joseph Kobylka, Beloit Daily News reporter, and Mr. Thomas Hutchison, managing editor of the West Allis newspaper. “Collegetown, U.S.A.' , the Press Club Variety Show, was successfully presented for the student body Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. and for the Home and School association at 8 p.m. Set up as a BCHS White Paper report, it featured Matt Hansen as the roving reporter in presenting various phases of college life from politics to the new trend of Hootenanny. PRflV' FOR. VOCATIONS On Feb. 28 and 29 Father Lenahan and 13 students attended the joint production of Romeo and Juliet by the Marquette and Alvemo players at Alvemo. The production, directed by Fr. Walsh, was staged in honor of Shake- speare’s 400th Centennial. Pancakes, Anyone? The Athletic Association is sponsoring a pancake breakfast 'jinday, April 5. It will be held in the BCHS cafeteria between 6:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Bring your appetites, because the policy of the house is all you can eat. The prices will be $1.00 for adults, and $.50 for children under ten. All pre- school children will be ad- mitted free of charge. Chief chef for the breakfast will be Mr. Gordon Choudoir, who will use a special machine which turns out nine hundred pancakes in one hour. Sau- sages, butter and syrup will accompany the fluffy, brown ovals into hungry mouths. Tickets may be purchased from lettermen, who will canvass the city, or at the door on Sunday. The Athletic Association will use the proceeds for sports equipment. Alumnotes by Kathy Murphy Patrick Charnon ('55), returned from Europe during January and is currently employed at Chamon’s Shoe Store. Terry Fuller (’61), is a manager at Millprint in Mil- waukee and is attending night school at Marquette University. Tom Hamill (’58), a grad- uate of the . University of Wisconsin, is continuing his studies there for a master’s degree in pharmacy. Lance Hanish (’60), is a senior at the University of Wisconsin where he is af- filiated with Alpha Delta Phi. He is majoring in political science and hopes to becooie a lawyer. Dennis Dunne (’62), is working in Long Beach, Cal- ifornia at present but is ex- pected back in Beloit soon after Easter. Paul Murphy (’63), made the Dean’s List at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. He is majoring in mechanical engineering. Barb Maloney (’63), also made the Dean’s List. She attends St. Teresa’s in Winona, Minn., where she is studying nursing. March, 1%4 Nicholson Leads Intramural League Jerry Nicholson's team won the intramural basketball tournament by beating Art Luebke’s team 45-39. The victors had previously forced the teams of Jack Anastasi and Steve Ullrich to the side- lines to gain a berth in the championship game. In the regular season Nicholson had a record of 5 wins and 2 losses. He finished with an 8-2 record. Members of the winning team received individual trophies purchased through donations by all play- ers in the league. The overall record of the teams is as follows: Nichol- son, 8-2; Luebke, 6-4; Meyers, 4-4; Bach, 4-4; Anastasi, 2-6; Thibeau, 1-1. Five top scorers in the league are Nick Paley with 20 points per game; Jerry Nicholson, 17 points; Jock Anastasi, 15 points; Jim Nevicosi, 14.5 points; and Steve Ullrich and Art Luebke, 14 points each. Kathy Rocker (’61) and Mary Fran Foreman (’61) are on the Dean’s List at Marian college, Fond du Lac. They are medical technology majors. Robert Denison (’56) is teaching the Montessori System in Manhatten, N.Y. Mary Ann Denison Ballord ( 59), a graduate of Clarke college, is teaching high school English in Chicago. Our Boys in the Service: Chuck Carney (’59) joined the Air Force and is in Texas. Doug Gearhart left for San Diego, California in January, to train for the Navy. George Bergeson ( 60) is in the Army, stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. March, 1964 Spring Sports Outlined Ah. Spring! The time of year when a young man's fancy turns to....baseball. track, tennis, and golf. At least at BCHS they will take up most of the tune. With such a wide variety of sports to choose from, about 75 boys will be participating. Track will draw the most students - about 30. Since its initial season in 1962, it has developed rapidly into a favorite participation sport at BCHS. Coach Bamabo looks for strong support from dis- tance runners like Pet� Van Kampen and Ron Goess� l. Returning also are seniors Pat Aldrich and Art Lu� bk«. Baseball will have a fine turnout of hopefuls, because of its unblemished 10-0 record last year. Mr. Roy Melvin, back for his second term as coach, is ready to pick up where he left off. Although he lost some of the power hitting of last year, Coach Melvin has a good nucleus of ball players, and says he will rely on more speed this year. Tennis, which is relatively new at BCHS was dealt a hard blow by graduation. Coach Mauel will form this year's team around Jo� Boa and Bill Hack� tt two of last year's players. More information will be available only after an organizational meeting to be held soon. The golf team, coached by Mr. Jerry Thomas, will be a strong match for most teams. Captain Rick Bach will be joined by Tom Carn� y, J� rry Conway, Nick Pal� y and a supporting team that will be hard to beat. Sports Slants by Mike Hahn A big hand of thanks is due to Jack Anastasi, Steve Ullrich, Father Nilles and the others responsible for a suc- cessful intramural season. The Intramural All-Stars challenged the Varsity to a basketball game played Feb. 26. The score - Varsity 113, Intramural All-Stars 30. The boys who will par- ticipate in Spring sports put in innumerable hours of practice. Please support them well. Pancakes will be the main topic in BCH's cafeteria Sunday, April 5 . Help the Athletic Association by at- tending the pancake breakfast. Double Loss Sets JY Record At 8-9 As with most close games free throws made the difference in the JV's 40-38 loss to Clinton Feb. 10. From the charity line Clinton cashed in on 14 of 19 while the Saders hit a cold 10 for 20. P� t� Piazza led all the scores with 15 while Dav� Lu� bk� hooped 9. Outscored in every period BCHS was crushed 52-25 by Boylan in the final game of the season Feb. 14. Cold shooting, turnovers, and poor by Dick Goldsworthy ball handling by BCHS cageis aided the Boylan victory. John Tauschek led the Sadei attack. Father Lenahan, JV coach, believes the Saders could have improved upon their 8-9 record. He went on to say although the JV's lacked poise and team play, he was sure they had gained valuable game experience. Page 7 Varsity Ends Season With 12-8 Record Beloit Catholic ended its regular cage season by split- ting the last four games - de- feating Clinton and Marian Central, and losing to Edge- wood and Boylan. The Saders went into the Feb. 7 Edgewood game fired up and gave the Capitol Cru- saders one of their hardest fought battles. Trailing 20-15 at the first quarter, BCHS jumped on Edgewood and outscored them 16-7 in the second. This made it 31-27 at the half. The two teams split the third quarter 12-12. In the final period, Edge- wood took the advantage and got the lead. But BCHS came back and tied. Edgewood cashed in at the foul line and picked up a 4 point lead with less than 3 minutes to go. Again Beloit cut the lead to two. With time almost gone, BCHS gained control of the ball and gpt off 3 shots - the first with 7 seconds left, and the last, the connecting ooe, half a second too late. The game ended 54-52, Edgewood. High for game was Mik� Mowers with 20, followed by Larry Scott with 18. by Peter Piazza The following night the Saders played host to Marian Central and walked away with a 66-60 victory. Mike Hahn grabbed scoring honors with 21. For their third close game in four days the Saders de- fended home ground against Clinton. The final buzzer showed Beloit at a 77-72 advantage despite Tom Kohl's 32 points for the Cougars. Team scoring honors went again to Mik� Hahn’s 19 tallies. Larry Scott, Mik� Mow� rs, Don Smil� y and Tom Faralli all hit in double figures with 17, 16, 15 and 10 respectively. During the three day rest 'till the final game, Feb. 14, some of the spark wore down allowing Boylan to take ad- vantage of mistakes and win 51-45 despite a 9 point half time lead held by BCHS. This defeat left Beloit Catholic with a 10-7 record for the regular season and overall record of 12-8. TOM FARALLI and MIKE HAHN have been named honorary co-captains of the 1963-64 Varsity basketball team. Mike has also been chosen most valuable player. Page 8 Good Easter Buys Noted March, 1964 SISTER M. CLETUS, mechanical drawing instructor, is shown giving pointers to winners in an area mechanical drawing con- test. First place went to Ed Goessel (seated), second place to Ray Cipra (r) and third place to Dennis McKeam (1). The con- test, sponsored by the American Society of Tool and Manufac- turing Engineers, is based on regularly assisted class work and is open to all schools in the Rockford area. Competition is with- in each school rather than among all schools entering. BCHS Bookstore Thriving; Keeps Sister Cletus Busy by Roberta Laughlin Leading our Easter Parade is Kathy, dressed “just right” in her beautiful Easter dress from UGENT'S. UGENT'S also carries a complete line of coats, suits and ensembles to please any taste. Escorting her is Bob, so handsome in his Easter suit from the NATIONAL. NA- TIONAL'S new lightweight suits come in a variety of styles and colors to flatter any young man. Here comes Cindy, gaily stepping along in her shiny new CHARNON SHOES. She could hardly choose from CHARNON’S fabulous selec- tion of spring styles and colors. There's Chuck, still swing- ing along as he hums his favorite Beatle song. He's just thrilled with his Beatle album from the MUSIC RECORD SHOP. What a perfect finishing touch to Judy's Easter suit — a corsage from EMMANUEL'S! And how pleased her mother was too with a beautiful Easter lily, such a thoughtful gift. There's Terry — isn't she stunning in her new hairdo? HAZEL'S HAIR STYLING always does such wonders with your hair. “In your Easter bonnet....” And doesn't Debby look beautiful in hers? Where did she get it? DOLLY HATS of course! You'll find your favorite “Easter bonnet” there too! And here's Carla, as fresh as spring itself, thanks to her pretty pastel Christian Dior lipstick and nail polish from DREKMEIER’S. She floats along on a cloud of enchanting Chanel Cologne, also from DREKMEIER'S. “I'll see you in homeroom, I have to go to the bookstore.” How often have you heard this comment? Uave y°u ever stopped to think what that one word “bookstore” means? Besides spending spring months preparing orders for new textbooks and summers preparing these books for use. Sister M. Cletus, manages to run a thriving business. Stu- dents realize that the store is there for their convenience and they use the opportunity well. The most popular item is pens, with an estimated 3,000 sold per year. This does not include refills. Sister Cletus says she also receives many requests for things not in stock, such as safety pins, needles, thread, or aspirins. The bookstore was opened in the fall of 1956 by Sister M. Amadea. Previously a few articles had been sold by Sister Mary Alphonsus to St. Thomas pupils. At the current rate of business Sister Cletus needs “about three times the space I have now.” The room which houses the stock was a storeroom until its conversion to this use. Sister Cletus finds the work “slow” at times but she says rush hours make up for these. At various times between 7:30 a.m., when buses start arriving, until about 4:30 p.m., she may be found in the book- store providing for student needs. She also teaches three classes of mechanical drawing in which all students are boys. The biggest disadvantage of her work. Sister finds, is that she does not really get acquainted with most of the students but knows them by faces rather than names. Sister sells ordinary school supplies, plus a large selec- tion of religious articles and greeting cards. Formerly, the bookstore also stocked paper- backs but the library handles these now. Many people other than students who know of the bookstore stop in after school to purchase articles for gifts. Sister orders the stock from some sixty companies. BELOIT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Beloit. Wisconsin Vol. 17 April, 1964 No. 6 Jim, Maureen Lead Class JIM BOHO The election of student council officeis and class officers for the '64-'65 school year will be held in the month of April. Student council elections, which will be held first, will start on April 3. Classes will hold their elec- tions in succesive weeks. Four is the maximum num- ber of nominees for each office and each candidate must have a campaign manager. Managers will register for candidates on Friday and take out the nomination petition on the following Monday morning. In order to be certified, the candidate must have 15 stu- dent signatures and 3 faculty signatures by Tuesday after- noon. For the student council election, however, each can- didate must have 30 student signatures and 5 faculty signatures. Students may sign only one petition for each office. Candidates may use ral- lies, speeches, posters and buttons in their campaigns. Voting will be held on iL'tJREQJ GRIFFIN Friday during the lunch hours and before and after school in the cafeteria. Voting is not compulsory, but those who vote must register. Student Council election began April 3. Opening dates for class elections are: senior officers, April 10; junior, April 17; sophomore, April 24. James Boho has earned valedictorian horrors as top student of the senior class, and Maureen Griffin has earned salutatori an honors as second highest student. Father Pierick announced last week. Jim and Maureen have maintained these ranks through out their high school years. Besides being top students, Jim and Maureen are also active in extracurricular af- fairs. Both were elected to the National Honor society last year and are ARISTA staff members. Jim is NHS pres- ident and has been ARISTA business manager; Maureen has been ARISTA editor. Student Council, Letterman Club, drama and sports round out Jim's list of activities. He plays the title role in King Lear and also works with the stage crew. Last fall he was manager of the football team. He has played baseball for three years. Jim plans to attend Notre Dame university, Notre Dame, Ind. Maureen is senior class treasurer and a member of Sodality and of YCS. Recently her high scholastic achieve- ment earned her an honor scholarship of distinction from St. Xavier college, Chicago, where she plans to major in secondary education. SENIOR COLLEEN TYLER, Student Council election official, supervises as campaign manager Robert Pospischil and vice- president candidate Jan Toubl sign up in the publications room. Candidates Campaign For SC, Class Offices Page 2 April, 1964 Voting Requires Thought, Courage With the election of closs officers coming up, the pro- blem of who to vote for arises. The following are some of the candidates who might be running for an office: Sharp Sherman -- he's all looks and no drive. Look-at-me-Letty -- she’s just running for the glory and fame. Aimless Arnold -- he couldn't care less about the duties of his office. Partial Penelope -- she has only her friends' interest in mind. Superior Stacy -- a willing worker with plenty of ideas and with the best interests of the class in mind. It isn’t always this easy to decide which person would be the best person for an office, so stop, look, listen, THINK, and then vote. Jean Behrman Nation Realizes Poverty Problem There have been world wars, civil wars, and cold wars. Recently we, as citizens of the United States, have been challenged by o new kind of war -- the war on poverty. America is the most affluent society in history yet 35 million people (one-fifth of the nation) live at or near the level of bare subsistence. They live off whatever they can get and if there is nothing — they don t live. For some of these people sanitation is a muddy stream running through the ‘community’. Meals consist of flat, cornmeal and water cakes. Education is a one room cabin with no facilities and a teacher who can only 'try' to make education exist. We speak of war-torn countries left desolate, while our own is desolate because of its wretched poverty pockets, such as Applachia. President Johnson declared a 'war on poverty’. He did not ask for guns, uniforms and killing but rather for sin- cerity and responsibility. He gave Americans a challenge, but how many of us will answer that challenge? Many laughed at this new war - but what is funny about a five-year-old child merely existing in a mountain hovel? Kathy Jo Basmagy Students and faculty extend sympathy to NANCY JVHLO)! on the death of her foster father. Teenage Crushers Strike Again My life is a brief one, and I must admit I have a few complaints to make. When I hear the bell ring for the first lunch period I can sense that my life is almost ended. Is it a herd of elephants? No, just all of the students rushing in to get a place in line. I can’t understand why they rush ... to me, their quickness means the beginning of my downfall. With their trays in hand, they sit down and immediately proceed to . . OUCH ... rip me open. PHEW! The least they could do is treat me gently. After all, the meal would be pretty dry if I were not there. For 15 minutes, I sit on the troy as an innocent by- stander, being filled in on the latest gossip. Oh, if I could only talk . . . Then comes the fotal blow. Some choose to put me on the floor and let loose with a foot that invariably knocks me senseless; while others try to play Superman and crush me in their fists. Next in line is the Death March” up to the container, where I am nonchalantly tossed in among my associates. We’re all battered and torn and sadly anticipate the truck that will soon remove us from such inhuman surroundings. Mary Jo Kutter ARISTA Beloit Catholic High School Beloit, Wis. Editor........... Assistant Editor . News Editor . . . . Feature Editor . . Sp.orts Editor . . . . Art Editor...... Photography . . . . Advertising .... Layout Editor . . . Circulation...... Business Manager .......Elizabeth Cham on ............Jean Behrman ..........Theresa Pettit .......Mary Lou Finley ...........Peter Piazza ........Nancy Buchko ..............Ed Gossel ..............Kay Eddy ...........Diane Haffey Pat Haokina, Judy Engler ............Diane Schaul Page 3 REHEARSING for “King Lear” are (1-r) Pat Choudoir as Cordelia Kathy Basmagy as Goneril, Jim Boho as King Lear, David Lowrey as the fool, and Kevin Van Kampen as the King of France. Spring Drama Shaping Up; 5 Performances Planned Spring drama productions, adaptions of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, As You I.ike It and King Lear, are beginning to take shape, says Father Lenahan, drama direc- tor. A performance will be given for the BCHS students Thursday afternoon April 30. The plays will be presented for the public Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. As You Like It and King Lear each require a half hour playing time, while Romeo and Juliet will take approximately an hour. Father Lenahan had a specific reason for choosing Shakespearean plays rather than a musical. His main objective was recognition and observance of the fourth centenary year of Shake- speare's birth. Father also believes that a Shakespearean play provides good and real- istic dramatic material, creates a good story, deals with universal qualities and has very human characters. The plays will be performed arena style on an octagon stage in the center of the gymnasium. A minimum of scenery will be used, but reality will be created by the lighting effects and emotions portrayed by the actors. Student actors are putting a lot of time and effort into the production. Each play requires approximately 10 performers. The only big problem encount- ered in casting characters was the scarcity of boys. The actors have begun the procedure which they call blocking: performing the actions, taking positions, learning the correct entrances and exits and working with the singers and dancers. Under- studies are learning main roles as well as minor ones. Stage practice began in the basement on the platform con- structed by the stage crew. The only real difficulty encountered was the competition with the furnace, although this did aid in reminding actors to project their voices. Practice will begin in the auditorium the second last week in April. Actors are still doing much rereading to discover, explore, and become the characters of the play. Look Into Library As Career, State Librarian Urges in Letter The following letter was received from Miss Helen Wahoski, president of the Wisconsin Library association. We are printing it to call readers sttention to National Library Week, April 12-18 and to focus some thought on the contributions, the opportunities and the need of good librarians. To: High School Students in Search of a Career GREETINGS! Across the nation libraries are observing National Library Week, April 12-18, 1964, with the national theme “Reading is the key....to new opportunity, to new worlds, to new understanding.'1 Libraries everywhere are sharing in our country's growth. The library profession offers to youth the opportunity to plan a career whose horizons are unlimited. As I write this, President Johnson has just signed into law the Library Services and Construction Act. This bill provides twenty-five million dollars, plus twenty million for construction of public libraries. Libraries are given the opportunity to pro- vide library services as never before in our history. These libraries will need librarians to staff them. What does the librarian do? The librarian works with children and opens the door to read- ing with them; the students in school libraries are given their first introduction in the use of books in reference and research, in college and university libraries the librarian prepares biblio- graphies, assisting students and faculty in research and study; the public libraries present opportunities to work with people of the community with endless variety of needs from the little child to the retired business man; and in special libraries, librarians serve the needs of specialized industry, scientific laboratories, and manufacturing; hospitals need the services of the hospital records librarian. For every interest a career in library service awaits you. A career in library service can be your call to greatness. Will you join the ranks of librarians and open the doors of opportunity and understanding to others? Cordially, Helen Waho6ki President, WLA Although the stage crew, headed by Bill Brown, has had no special tasks during the rehearsals, it is ready for any emergency and will be much busier during the last week of play practice, says Father Lenahan. Father Lenahan also em- phasized that Mr. and Mrs. Camel Basmagy and Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Chamon, who comprise the publicity com- mittee, are doing an excellent job, but that they need and ask the support of all BCHS students. ARISTA Mailbox TO THE EDITOR: The members of the Athletic Association express sincere thanks to the lettermen, cheer- leaders, Nellie, Mrs. Thibeau, Mike, Crystal Foods, Wright and Wagner Dairy and all the others for their help in a very successful pancake breakfast. It's heartwarming to see people enjoying hard work for a worthy cause. BCH Athletic Association Page 4 April. 1964 NHS Inducts New Members In Candlelight Ceremony The St. Joseph Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 22 new members Sunday afternoon. April 12. in the school auditorium. Speaker for the occasion was Father Donald Murray, former BCHS Spiritual Director and instruc- tor who is now an assistant at St. Raphael cathedral in Madison. In charge of the ceremony was Jim Boho. chapter pres- ident. Kathy Basmagy presented a history of the society. Michael Hahn then gave the qualifications for membership. Four candles symbolizing character, scholarship, leader- ship, and service were lighted by Brian Cousin. Jack An- astasi, Mary Lou Chamon, and Kris Freeman. These represent the four qualities a person must possess to be a member of the National Honor Society. As each candle was lighted, a short explanation of the in- dividual characteristic was given. As the auditorium was darkened. Father Pierick presented a lighted candle to each member. The entire group recited the pledge which officially made them members or renewed their membership. The ceremony was closed with Benediction. A reception in the cafeteria followed. Music was provided by the sophomore chorus under the direction of Mrs. Watson and the BCHS bind directed by Mr. Farina. The chorus sang, ‘ ‘Beautiful Savior and You'U Never Walk Alone.” The band played processional and recessional numbers. New senior members are, John Aeschlimann, Patricia Coit, Steve Ullrich, Roberta Laughlin and Pauline Van K am pen. Juniors inducted are, Stephen Bonafede, Elizabeth Char non, Joseph Cousin, Margaret Fitzgerald, Donald Goldsworthy, Diane Haffey, John Hamill, Linda Holmberg, Shirley Kulawinski, John McLaughlin, Peter Obligato, Linda Osborn, Nicholas Paley, Theresa Petit, Peter Piazza, Diane Schaul and Patricia Spano. Student Employment, Driving Surveyed Last fall the guidance classes filled out a questionnaire requested by Father Pierick for the purpose of obtaining an overall picture of the students. Below are some of the results concerning jobs and cars. Have Jobs Freshmen 42 Sophomores 33 Juniors 46 Seniors 56 Work 1-10 hrs. 34 26 13 9 Work 10-20 hrs. 6 5 26 36 Work 20 or more hrs. 2 2 7 11 Income $1-10 34 25 13 10 Income $10-20 7 8 22 34 Income $20 or more 1 0 11 12 Driver’s License 0 4 52 56 Own Cars 0 2 9 7 Mr. and Mrs. Brian J Cousin and fheir sons, Joseph and Brian (center) pause for a picture at the NHS reception April 12« Alumnotes Mary Tyler (’62) is employed at Fairbanks Morse and Co. Mary graduated from Madison Business college in January of this year with a secretarial diploma. Other graduates of ('62) who attended Madison Business college are: Bonnie Meister, who graduated in January, 1964; and Marjorie Dailey and Jean Christianson who grad- uated in June, 1963, with secretarial diplomas. Tom Howe ('60) is a can- didate for the “Mr. Tommy” at the College of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minn. The “Mr. Tommy' award goes to the senior who in the opinion of the student body best exemplifies the ideals of the college. Mrs. Mario Uy, former Mary Ann Schwellenbach (’58) is presently living in Catarman, Samar, Philippine Islands with her doctor husband. Mary Ann is a graduate of St. Mary's School of Nursing in Mil- waukee. They have two chil- dren, a daughter, two years old, and a son born last month. Sister M. De Chantol, former Martha Schwellenbach (’57), teaches the seventh grade at St. Mary's school in Oshkosh, Wis. Lt. Edmund Schwellenbach (’56) graduated from Marquette University where he majored in psychology. He then entered officers' training school at For April May May May May May May May May May Your Date boo k 17 - All School Dance sponsored by Juniors 2 - State Solo and Ensemble 6 - Athletic Banquet 7 - Ascension Thursday 8 - Vaccinations for Juniors, Library bake sale. Senior car wash 9 - Band Festival District 16- Junior-Senior Dinner Dance 20 - Press Club Supper 24 - Music Festival Concert Here 26 - Family Night and Home and School Newport, Conn, and is now living in Norfolk, Va Robert Hansen (’62) is attending Worsham College of Embalming, Chicago. A 3 c Charles L. Engberg (’63) has returned to his air base after attending a pil- grimage through Rome and the Vatican where he enjoyed an audience with Pope Paul VI. He is stationed at Toul Rosieres Air Base near Nancy, France. April, 1964 Here and There by Terry Petit Twenty-five happy kitchen workers, lots of servers, 955 breakfasters, 12 gallons of applesauce, 26 pounds of butter, 16 gallons of maple syrup, 2850 pork patties, 3180 pancakes, 890 cups of coffee, 880 glasses of milk and 21 dozen eggs all added together equaled a very suc- cessful April 5 pancake break- fast sponsored by the Athletic association. a a Have you ever noticed the drinking fountains? How nice and full they are of Wrigley’s gum? A great big cheer to tho6e who constantly replenish them. It's the way to let others know that rules were made for everyone but you. • a Congratulations to Michael Hahn and his scholarship to Northwestern University! Keep your eyes on the football, Mike. ♦ Spring Cleaning? Why not start on your lockers first? Hurry! The Junioi Senior Dinner Dance is May 16th. Isn't there anyone who can help collect those needed bottle cap6? viCtWimx 1HK BULLETIN BOARD DISPLAY in the library depicting National Library Week are Nancy Keith and Maiy Lou Finley. BCHS Students Vote For President This is election year and in November voters will be going to the polls to cast their votes for their candidates. On April 3, BCH students were given a chance to do the same through the National Student Poll conducted by American Education Pub- lications. The ballots appeared in “Our Times and “Every Week , magazines used in social study classes. The BCHS results follow. School Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Total: 385 79 106 95 105 Goldwater 16 2 4 6 4 Johnson 265 61 66 67 71 Lodge 68 11 25 11 21 Nixon 14 1 5 3 5 Rockefeller 2 1 1 Romney 5 1 2 2 Scranton 3 1 2 Smith 2 1 1 Stassen 0 Wallace 3 2 1 Write-ins: R. Kennedy 6 1 2 1 2 H. Humphrey 1 1 Future Nurses club took a trip to Milwaukee Children’s hospital Monday, March 30. Did you enjoy the shopping spree afterwards, girls? Congratulations to Tim Harrington who was chosen “Kiwanis Boy of the Month for April. ♦ ♦ Sister De Pazzi flew east during the Easter holidays to visit her uncle who is in the States on a three month visa from Hungary. MUSIC GUILD officers are, Mrs. William Denny, recording secre- tary; Mr. Oliver Davis, president; Mrs. Don Evenson, correspond- ing secretary; Mr. Marlyn Meyers, treasurer and Mr. Don Evenson, vice-president. Page 5 Two Earn ’Firsts’ In Music Tourney Top ratings were won by two BCHS band members at the Whitewater solo and en- semble district Tournament on Saturday, March 21. Peter Obligato, trumpet, class A and Ann George, baritone, class B each re- ceived superior ratings for their solos. Seven of the soloists re- ceived ratings of “second on their numbers. Class A solo- ists are Jim Quick, clarinet; John Meyers, trumpet; Jan Protteau, French horn; Peter Schuler, French hom; Marcia Evenson, alto saxophone. Class B soloists include Mary Koehler, clarinet and Angela Brown, bass clarinet. Also receiving “seconds were Class B duets by Sandra Schultz and Mary Koehler, clarinet; Frank Linde and Jim Davis, clarinet; and Class C duets by Jim Heidt and Jerry Pech, coronet. Class B saxo- phone quartet by Marcia Even- son, Patricia FitzGerald, Patricia Van Kampen and Robin Brooks also received a “second’ rating. Ratings of “third were received by the following soloists: Class A - Margaret FitzGerald, flute, and Robin Brooks, alto saxophone. Class B - Patricia FitzGerald, alto saxophone; Veronica Meyers, trombone; Jim Hills, drum; and Frank Linde, clarinet. The brass sextet including John Meyers, Peter Obligato, Michael Hanish, Arthur Luebke, Cheryl Carter and Jan Protteau received a Class B rating of “third . Those who received ratings of first and second will be awarded medals. Peter Obligato will participate in the state tournament in Oshkosh May 2, as a result of his “first in Class A. Hold on Seniors! How many days are left till graduation? April, 1964 Page 6 HOME AND SCHOOL officers are Mr. T. F. Harrington, president; Mr. Wayne Kizer, vice-president; Mrs. Dwight Brown, secretary; Mr. Merlyn Meyers, treasurer, and Mr. Don Evenson, vice-pres- ident. Home-School Association Aims At Better Education “Do you plan to buy a class ring or pin in your junior year?” This was the question asked of many fresh- men, sophomores, and juniors recently. Most of the students seemed sincere with their reply although one freshman girl stated, “the only ring 1 want is Ringo!” Out of the sixteen fresh- men replies, eleven were from girls and four were from boys. All said that they de- sired rings mainly as a memoir of their high school years at BCHS. Three freshmen think that having class rings shows their school spirit. The thirty sophomores questioned consisted of fourteen boys and sixteen girls. The sophomores also felt that a ring was something to remember their school by. Only three said that they would not buy a ring or pin. Three were undecided. Other reasons sophomores gave for wanting rings were that the rings “look nice , and they like rings. One sophomore says, “to have it in my mind that I made it through high school.” A sophomore boy and a freshman boy facetiously remarked that a ring would be something “to give my girl”. Of the twenty-five juniors surveyed nineteen said they have ordered rings while six did not order them. Juniors also indicated their opinions of the rings. Eighteen of the juniors liked the rings. One said, “they are unique in style”. Seven were not completely satisfied. They gave as rea- sons: the rings are too costly, they didn’t care for the design, they preferred not having a standard design for our school. Kevin Lauer Sees Essay Published Kevin Lauer, freshman, has received word his essay “Civil War Centennial” will be published in the Voice of Youth Column” of the Chicago Tribune sometime in April. Kevin and his English teacher. Sister Agnes Clare, will be guests at a Voice of youth banquet at McCormick Place, Chicago in May. Kevin is a member of the track team and also of the cast of “King Lear.” Beloit Catholic high school Home-School association was organized in 1954, just one year after the founding of the school. Largely responsible for setting up the association was Sister M. Remigia, CSA, principal at that time. The Home-School associa- tion has as its main objectives to work for the advancement of Christian education in both home and school, as well as to bring parents and teachers to a better understanding of the mutual spiritual, social and educational forces of home and school. There are four general meetings a year at which programs of special interest to parents are presented. These programs may consist of a talk by an expert in the area of education or of adolescent problems, or it may be a panel discussion involving parents, teachers and students. Some- times school policies or cur- ricular and extracurricular activities will be explained in detail. The program part of the general meeting is preceded by a business meeting with re- ports and discussion of general business of the association. On these nights, also, parents are invited to visit classrooms before the meeting for short conferences with teachers. The Home-School associa- tion also sponsors several parent-teachers meetings on a class level. These are devoted to discussion of the problems common to the students of a particular class. There are four board meet- ings each year at which the officers. Father Pierick and Sister Aletta consider the general business of the as- sociation and plan the program for the next general meeting. Each year the Home-School association sponsors at least one big project. For the last three years this project has been the Mardi Gras festival. Proceeds are turned over to the school to assist in meeting operational costs. Officers of the association for the 1963-64 school year are Mr. T. F. Harrington, president; Mr. Wayne Kizer, vice president; Mrs. David Nuciforo, secretary; and Mrs. Dwight Brown, treasurer. GREETING VOCATION DAY SPEAKERS are Joe Clark (left) and Dick Ashton (far right). Speaking to the busy boys were Father Thomas Doheny of Holy Name seminary, Milwaukee, Father Dennis Coyle, assistant pastor of SL John Vianney parish, Janesville and Father Joseph P. Higgins, Vocations Director of the Madison diocese. April, 1964 IT MUST HAVE BEEN RAIN that kept trackmen Peter Van Kampen and Ron Goessel running in the gym while Art Luebke timed their laps. Page 7 Loyola Coach to Speak At Athletic Banquet BCHS Nine Hopes Opening the '64 baseball season on April 10, the Saders hope to add to last year's perfect 10-0 record, and make a bid for the state tournament. Mr. Melvin is again head coach and will work with a nucleus of last year's returning letter- men. Track Team Hopes For Winning Season The relatively new BCHS track team has new hopes this year with a fine turn out of 44 boys, 12 of whom are lettennen. Entering the SHARK con- ference, Mr. Bamabo would like to leave a lasting impres- sion. His hopes are based on consistent point winners Pat Aldrich, hurdles, Bill Knipp, 440, Pete Von Kampen, 880, Jim Davi� , mile, and Gary Brown in field events. Bill Knipp will receive help from returning letterman Al Muetx and new comers Bill Dooley and Vic Morkle. Pete Van Kampen, Ron Goessel and Bernie Zickert, are the backbone of the 880, while Jim Davis and Kevin Lauer round out the miles. Experienced at field events are Gory Brown, John Gregory, Joe Bergeson, Mike Mowers, and Mike Peterson. For Tourney Berth Mike Hahn will be the pitching fort and will be backed up by Jim Boho, John Winger, and Jon Toubl. Either Art Kapitonoff or Pete Schuler will hold things down behind the plate while the other is in the outfield. The rest of the infield will be handled by Lorry Scott, Jock Anastasi, Don Smiley, and John Winger. Outfielders are Tom Faralli, Pete Piazza, Dave Luebke, Rick Asplund, and Earl Penewell. New Cheerleader Squad Chosen Tension ran high in the gym on Saint Patrick's Day, for this was the day of the final selection of the 1964- 1965 cheerleader squad. Of the twenty-one girls who tried out, six were chosen for the Var- sity squad and four for the Junior Varsity. New cheerleaders chosen by faculty and student repre- sentatives include juniors Barbara Carter and Pat Chou- doir; sophomores Jean Hamill, Gina Ago6tinelli, Cathy Brandt, and Joanne Milatzo. Varsity subs are Jacki Zahn and Cathy Eichman. The annual Athletic Ban- quet will be held at 6:30 Wednesday, May 6th in the school gym. Guest speaker will be Mr. George Ireland, head basketball coach at Chicago's Loyola university. Since 1957, Mr. Ireland has been associated with the Loyola Ramblers. In 1963 BCH linksmen swing into spring season FORECAST for golf! BCHS golf squad, again under the direction of able Jerry Thomas (who lost by one stroke in a match with Amie Palmer last year), is looking forward to a season of long drives and short putts. Last year's starting five, senior Rick Boch, juniors Jerry Conway, Tom Carney, Nick Poley and sophomore Jim Hudson are being chal- lenged for berths this year by returning Jim West and a dozen other promising hope- fuls. At the end of thirteen scheduled matches, last year's .500 record should be greatly improved, and the boys are looking forward to bettering their 11th place standing of last year in the state meet. Cheer-up! Things could be worse. And so you did and sure enough things did get worse. Junior varsity cheerleaders are freshmen Pat FitzGerald, Pat Wolf, Nancy Belvedere and Linda Tyler. Subing for them will be Suzanne Conroy, Sue Ryan, Cathy Schuler, and Karen Zimbrick. he led them to the N.C.A.A. championship. He is a Wis- consin man. When he attended Campion Academy in Prairie Du Chien, the team he played on won three state champion- ships. At Notre Dame he was named All-American player. Following his graduation, he coached basketball at Campion Academy until joining Loyola University staff. Awards will be made at the banquet to outstanding play- ers. These include a Sports- manship Award, presented by Krugpr Sports Shop; Athletic and Academic Achievement Awards, presented by Hirth's Leather Goods; and an Athletic Achievement Award, presented by Beloit Catholic High Ath- letic Association. Freshmen players will receive numerals while upper classmen will be awarded letters. Cheerleaders will receive either numerals, let- ters, or pins depending on their length of service. Tennis To Begin With Boylan Match With the largest turnout of players he has had since coaching tennis, Mr. Mauel took on Boylan, April 10, for the first match of the season. The team carries only two of last year's lettermen, senior Joe Bua and junior Bill Hoc- kett. Otherwise it consists mainly of freshmen and sopho- mores. The squad depends on Hockett and Bua, and ex- perienced freshmen Frank Polizzi and Tom Wright for a strong nucleus. Around these four, the less experienced will be built. Although hoping for the best, Mr. Mauel expects this season to be more important as a ground to gain experience for his young team. Page 8 April, 1964 Spring Fever? Try Spring Shopping Spree A change of weather, a change of dress — Visit chapman’s where you’ll pay less. The shifty shift and empire waist In soft silks and linens to suit your taste. Dazzle the ladies, sharpen the guys george BROS, presents Spring’s best buys — There are Shirt Jacs and casual slacks Traditionally tailored for all size chaps. Soft and shining, glittering, bright — The natural look for day or night. hazel’s hair styling is bound to create A new spring “do for that special date! The accent this spring is on your feet, So let’s go to charnon’S where colors are “neat With the new pattina in red, beige and blue In toe tapping, heel clapping styles for you! ft To FINGER PHARMACY we will go Braving April showers or falling snow In hopes of buying Mary, Lou and Sandy A box of Mrs. Snyder’s candy. If, perchance, her glance Turns you numb and dumb Have your say with a bouquet From hawthorne, home of greener thumb! PETER SCHULER shows Fa- ther Pierick the plaque he received as part of the Monsignor O'Reilly Award. Peter was cho- sen by his classmates to receive this honor based on scholarship, practical Catholicism, school spirit and per- sonal appearance. Correcting Papers Not All Monotony Correcting papers is not always pure drudgery for teachers. Sometimes the answers they receive are quite humorous. For example. Sister Agnes Clare received the following definitions from a freshman: Organist - one who plays the organ. Tigress - one who plays the tigre. Sister Ronalda recently discovered that the Beatles belong to the order Coleoptera. Two juniors gave Father Lenahan the following des- criptions of their homes: “My home is my castle. It has seen many things come and go; mostly us kids.’ “Our lawn is neat; our kitchen is neat; our living room is neat; our ‘reck’ room is neat; but my room - you guessed it - is a mess!” When Mrs. Watson asked where the diaphragm is lo- cated, some bright singer answered, “Somewhere around the throat.’ National Awards To Be Made at BCHS BELOIT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Vol. 12 No. 7 Beloit, Wisconsin May, 1964 Bishop O’Connor To Present Diplomas This year's Press club awards dinner Wednesday, May 20, will be the occasion also for presentation of Free- doms Foundation awards to Mr. Laurence A. Raymer, managing editor of the Beloit Daily News, and to BCHS senior Kathy Basmagy. Mr. Tom Sawyer, senior vice president of Freedoms Foun- dation, Valley Forge, Pa., will make the presentations and will speak at the dinner. Juniors To Host Seniors May 16 “Don’t Let The Rain Come Down will be the theme for the junior-senior dinner dance Saturday evening. May 16. Seniors will be the guests of the juniors for the 6 p.m. dinner in the cafeteria and the 8 p.m. dance in the gym. Mothers of the juniors are in charge of preparing the dinner while Linda Osborn heads the decorating com- mittee for the cafeteria. After the dinner senior prophecies and the senior will are to be presented. The prophecy committee is headed by juniors Barb Carter and Peter Piazza. The will com- mittee is under the direction of senior Maureen Griffin. Master of ceremonies will be the junior class president Peter Van Kampen. Music for the dance will be provided by the Squires. Liz Chamon and Jeanne Brown will head the gym decorating committee. Peter Van Kampen, Peter Obligato and Kevin Darrah ore co-chairmen of the building committee. Royalty for the junior- senior dinner dance will be chosen that evening from those attending the dance. Working hard to assist all committees is Sister M. Febronia, junior class mode- rator. Father Pierick will present Quill and Scroll awards and Catholic Press association awards to senior Press club members at the 6:30 p.m. dinner, also. Recipients of these awards will be an- nounced that evening. Both Freedoms Foundation awards are for editorials which would further the prin- ciples expressed in the foundation's credo for freedom in America. Mr. Raymer, whose editorial, “No Freedom on the Cuff, appeared in the Beloit Daily News August 14, 1963, will receive the George Washington medal. This is the fourth successive year he has received such an award. Kathy’s editorial, “I Am an American, was published in the November, 1962 issue of ARISTA. It has earned a George Washington medal and $100 for Beloit Catholic high school. In the past only Press club members and a few adult guests have attended the annual awards dinner. This year, because of the national awards presentation, parents of Press club members, some community and school of- ficials, as well as other adult guests have been invited to attend. MR. LAURENCE A. RAYMER Ninety-four graduating se- niors will receive their di- plomas from the most Rev. William P. O’Connor, Bishop of Madison at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 7, in the school au- ditorium. Speaker for the occasion will be Mr. Kevin J. Keenan, Beloit attorney at Law. Mr. Keenan attended Brother Dutton grammar school and Beloit high school. He grad- uated from Marquette School of Law and has served as an active member of our City Council for over 10 years. Band and choruses will provide music for the ceremony. Mr. Farina will direct the BCH band in processional and recessional marches. The combined choruses directed by Mrs. William Watson will sat KATHY JO BASMAGY sing “God So Loved the World by Stainer and the “Battle Hymn of the Repub- lic by Julia Ward Howe. Seniors will attend a bac- calaureate Mass at 9 o'clock Sunday morning in St. Jude's church. Father Raymond J. Foren will celebrate the Mass. MR. KEVIN KEENAN For Your Datebook May 14 - Induction - Library Assistants Guild 16 - Junior-Senior Dinner Dance 20 - Press Club Awards Supper 24 - Music Festival Con- cert 25 - Senior Class Picnic 26 - Home-School Family Night June 1 - Final Exams Begin 5 - Honors Assembly 7 - Baccalaureate Mass Commencement May, 1964 Page 2 Open Letter To Senior Class Dear Seniors, Excitement seems to be building up now that your grad- uation is drawing near. Many of you seniors have expressed your mixed emotions and thoughts on leaving Beloit Catho- lic High School. You have told of your feelings of regret, happiness, fear, and eagerness. Your regret is for those memories of the high school days you are leaving behind. Your first prom, the home- comings and floats, the plays, and many other things are just a part of your past now. You have the feeling of happiness, for finally you are going out on your own. Most of you seniors will have that feeling of fear, too, fear that you won’t get off to the right start, fear that you will be lost in this big world. Yet you are eager. Those of you who are going to col- lege are eager to get a fresh start. Those who have jobs are eager to work ahead. I am sure I can say for all BCHS students that you did a fine job in the work you have done and the examples you have set. May we wish all of you the best of good fortune. Elizabeth Charnon Hcl v e u- v • 3 m c - Su-4- rfememl)e Don't Say It! It isn’t that the word “hi” is long: it’s just that it takes so much effort to say. Since it is so hard to say, this word should be used as little as possible. Therefore, one should say hi” only to very special and close friends instead of being friendly to everyone. Besides, the friend- liness would be too much of an effort. When one is walking down the street, one should never use the word hi”. This is especially true if one sees a person who is in his class. Saying hi” would lower this individual to being friendly and take away from his sophis- tication. The look of indifference is so pleasant to see. The word hi” is terribly overused, so please use it only in grave emergencies. For instance, if one wants to borrow some money or needs a ride someplace, hi” is a good way to get it. If these simple suggestions are followed, one will eventually become completely isolated. Complete isolation takes away the drudgery of being friendly. Being unfriendly is the quickest way to lose true friends, and who needs friends. Jeon Behrman PI i Summertime Invites Leisure Reading If you’re anything but out of your mind, you will be anxiously awaiting summer vacation. For some, the coming of summer brings a job to pay for college tuition; for others, summer brings a time to relax. But for most of us summer brings vacation from school, books, and learning. When that last day of school is completed, many of us have the temptation to burn all of our books. The ideal student would perhaps study every chance he had during the summer. However, very few of us are in that category. Three months is a long time to stay away from learning. It would be very easy to forget everything we should know for the next year. We could at least try to pick up a book and read fifteen minutes a day. Both our Summer Reading Program and the public library can supply good books for our enjoyment. Let's employ the leisure of summer, then, not only for pleasure and sports, but for reading and learning, too. Elizabeth Charnon ARISTA BELOIT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Beloit, Wisconsin EDITOR...........................................Elizabeth Charnon ASSISTANT EDITOR......................................Jean Behrman NEWS EDITOR.................................Terry Petit FEATURE EDITOR ............. .......... Mary Lx u Finley SPORTS EDITOR............................ .Peter Piazza ART EDITOR................................ Nancy Buchko PHOTOGRAPHY.....................................Ed Goessel ADVERTISING............................................Kay Eddy LAYOUT EDITOR .......................... .Diane Haffey CIRCULATION.......................Pat Hankins, Judy Engler BUSINESS MANAGER...........................Diane Schaul May, 1964 Spring Festival Concert To Feature Show Tunes The BCHS music depart- ment will present its Spring Festival concert at 2 and 8 p.m. in the school auditorium Sunday, May 24. The concert will feature show tunes and popular music. Seniors Awarded Education Aids Many Seniors seeking higher education have received grants and scholarships from their respective colleges. Other students are being sponsored by corporations to further their education. Mauraen Griffin - received an honor scholarship of dis- tinction from St. Xavier col- lege, Chicago. Michael Hohn - received a full scholarship to North- western university, Evanston, 111. Patricia Von Kampen • from College of St. Francis, Joliet, 111. Pauline Van Kampen - from Marian College, Fond du Lac, Wis. Mary Lou Charnon and Patricio Coit - from Mount Mary college, Milwaukee, Wis. Bill Brown • from the Uni- versity of Wisconsin, Madison. Jock Anastasi - from Rock- hurst college, Kansas City, Mo. Brian Cousin - from St. Ambrose college, Iowa. Rick Bach and David Thi- beau - to the University of Wisconsin in a cooperative program sponsored by Beloit Corporation. Jomes Duggan -apprentice- ship program in Waynerboro, Pa., sponsored by Landis Tool Co. and Gardner Tool as a result of a competitive exam. Ron Goessel • training pro- gram at Dunwoody Industrial Institute, Minneapolis, Minn., sponsored by Beloit Corp. The concert band will play “I Left My Heart in San Fran- cisco' and their district tournament number, “Ariane. Numbers by the sophomore chorus will include such Rodgers and Hammerstein favorites as “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning , “I Whistle a Happy Tune , “Some En- chanted Evening , and It's a Grand Night for Singing. The dance band will ac- company the junior-senior chorus for Moonlight Sere- nade and “Moon River. The combined choruses and concert band will present With a Little Bit of Luck” and I Could Have Danced All Night. Mrs. William B. Watson directs the choruses. The bands are under the direction of Mr. Jack Farina. Club Leaders Named Press club members elected new officers Tuesday evening. May 5. They are Theresa Petit, president; Patricia Choudoir, vice president; Diane Schaul, secretary; and Peter Piazza, treasurer. Sodality officers for 1964 are Elizabeth Charnon, prefect; Carol Gannon, vice prefect; Judy Oliver, recording secre- tary; Mary Koehler, correspond- ing secretary; and Cathy hichman, treasurer. election of Library As- sistants Guild officers for 1964-65 were held the week of April 26. Results were the following: Pam Van Landeghem, president; Margaret FitzGerald, vice president; Diane Schaul, secretary; and Shirley Kulawin- ski, treasurer. Margaret FitzGerald was also chosen to be a candidate for vice president in the state election. John Meyers - from White- water State College. Pagp 3 MRS. ARTHUR WALSH and Father Pierick look on as Miss Patricia Kenucane presents the Cath- olic Women 8 Club Madonna award to Pauline Van Kampen. Award winner is chosen by the senior class on the basis of scholarship, practical Catholicism, school spirit and personal appearance. Beloit Daily News Photo Casts, Director Receive Standing Ovation It will come no more —— never, never, never, never, never. Seven months of concen- trated effort were climaxed at the final presentation of BCHS's Shakespearean Fes- tival. Audience appreciation for the adaptations of AS YOU LIKE IT, KING LEAR, and ROMEO AND JULIET was shown by a standing ovation as Father Lenahan, director, was presented with a gift Alumnotes Bill Anderson (’63) has been named outstanding freshman at St. Thomas college, St. Paul, Minn. Joseph Von Der Vellen(’58), stationed at Fort Meyer, Va., is a personnel administrative specialist in headquarters company of his battalion. Fred Mehaffey (’63) has been in photography school at Lowry Air Force Base, Colo. At the end of May he will be going to Shaw Air Force Base, S. C., to do reconnaissance and U2 work. certificate for records on behalf of the players for his encouragement and help. It was also especially gratifying to all participants in the productions when James Boho as the proud, aging monarch, and the entire cast of KING LEAR received a standing ovation. Casts for the plays included James Boho as Lear, Pat Choudoir as Cordelia, Kathy 43asmagy as Goneril and Marjorie Meyers as Regan in the well acclaimed KING LEAR; Mary Lou Charnon as Celia, Linda Osborn as Rosa- lind and Jan Protteau as Orlando in the delightful and convincing AS YOU LIKE IT; and Jim West as Romeo, Elizabeth Charnon as Juliet and Margaret Fitzgerald as the witty and helpful nurse. Supporting roles were carried very well by Kevin Van Kampen, Kevin Lauer, Jeff Fuhrman, Art Kapitanoff, Mike Hanish, John Aeschli- mann, A1 Muetz, Bill Hackett, and Joe Bergeson. Page 4 May, 1964 'America Is Greatest!’ Say Transfer Students Martha, Catherine View America Gerard Veneman Enters BCHS From Aruba by Kathy Hanlon and Diane Haffey “America is the greatest country in the world!” proudly proclaim junior Martha and sophomore Catherine Takacs, who have recently come to BCHS from Montreal Province of Quebec, Canada. Bom in Hungary, Martha, Catherine and their family escaped into Austria just after the revolution in 1957. For a year and a half the Takacs family lived in a refugee camp in Vienna, while Martha and Catherine attended a boarding school. Martha and Catherine were separated from their parents as well as each other when they spent two months in England where the girls were taken in by English families until arrangements could be made to rejoin their parents and move to Canada in 1959. “Just to be in the right class at the right period is quite a task for everyday,” says Martha. The Canadian and European schools the girls have attended are quite dif- ferent from the American school system. The schools are much larger, and divided • one half for girls and the other for boys. All girls are required to wear uniforms, and the boys wore jackets. “Sneakers” are not permitted. Classes too are different, continuing all day in the same room, and of course, either all boy or all girl classes. Both girls agreed that they “per- sonally prefer this change of classes for each period.” Their love and enthusiasm for a new life in a new country is quite evident in both girls. Martha and Catherine are both proud and happy to have the privilege of soon becoming citizens of the United States. An opportunity for a job with the Beloit Corporation brought the Takacs family from Montreal to Beloit this spring. To obtain a good job MARTHA AND CATHERINE in Canada, Martha says, one must know how to speak two languages - French and Eng- lish, and that was “very hard.” Both Martha and Catherine are greatly impressed with American schools. The only previous knowledge of our schools they had received was from television. 'Circus Maximus’ Earns Latin Award Sophomore Robert Witzack's balsa wood model of the Circus Maximus, a Roman racing stadium, earned an “excellent” rating at a Latin fair held at North high school, Sheboygan, April 18. Before be began building the model, Bob spent much time studying the actual con- struction of the arena and making scale drawings and building plans. This was the first such exhibit held in Wisconsin and was sponsored by Mr. Hyman Berman's Latin classes. Mr. Berman hopes it may start a trend which will grow among high school Latin departments. This showing proved to be very educational as well as a lot of fun. Many models of such things as the Coliseum, tem- ples, homes and war equipment were displayed. by Mary Lou Finley BCHS recently welcomed a new student, Gerard Veneman of Aruba, a small island off the coast of Venezuela. Since Aruba is a province of the Netherlands, Gerard's native tongue is Dutch. Even though he speaks English rather fluently, he feels that school would be much easier if he were to become more adept at the language. Gerard finds our American schools considerably different GERARD VENEMAN from the school he attended in Aruba. There he was assigned a 13 subject schedule includ- ing Dutch, algebra, geometry, physics, French II, English HI, German I, history, geo- graphy, biology, religion, drawing, and physical edu- cation. Some of these subjects were taken only twice a week, while others were taken from three to four times. His six subject American schedule includes English I and U, world history, algebra II, religion and physical education. Gerard says he likes school very much and that the teachers and students have been very kind. He plans to remain here until graduation. He then hopes to attend the University of Wisconsin to become an engineer like his father. The Veneman family came to Beloit to be with an older brother, Dirk, and his family. Gerard's father will also have a job in Beloit. Remaining in Aruba are Gerard's two older Brothers, John 18, and Eddie, 25. FATHER PIERICK BLESSES the new car purchased for use by the Sisters. Father and the Sis- ters wish to thank those whose gifts made the purchase possible, as well as Mr. Neil Dimmick of Bud Weiser Motors and Mr. Maurice Finley of Finley Automotive Sales for their assistance. .May, 1964 Badger State Beckons Margaret FitzGerald has been chosen delegate to Badger Girls State this year; Peter Obligato has been chosen to represent BCHS at Boys State. Alternates are Kathy Murphy and John McLaughlin. Girls State will be held on the campus of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, June 13-20, and Boys State will be held at Ripon State College, Ripon, during the same week. Badger Girls State and Badger Boys’ State is spon- sored by the American Legion and its Auxiliary. The purpose is to present to the girls and boys of Wisconsin the know- ledge of the fundamental principles of government, through actual practice and control; and to provide an opportunity for them to live together as self-governing citizens with the duties, privileges, and responsibilities of citizenship in a representa- tive form of government. The representatives are selected by the school princi- pal in consultation with faculty members. Eligibility is based on qualities of leader- ship; scholastic rating, good character, cooperation, phy- sical fitness, and the wil- lingness to take back to their school, and community a keen and active interest in good government. As each student registers, he is assigned a room, city, ward, county, assembly and state district, and political party. City meetings are held to nominate officers, and elections are held on the second day. Political parties are or- ganized to form party plat- forms and select candidates for primary elections for state officials. They are then given the oath of office and receive instructions as to their duties. Lectures on government are followed by the organiza- tion of County boards, Senate and Assembly. The process of lawmaking is held in the “Capitol”. Page 5 FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS for 1963-1964 have been Richard Asplund, president; Cathy Schuler, treasurer; Karen Zimbrich, vice- president; and Marie Murphy, secretary Students Elect 1964—65 Officers Student Council and class elections were completed with sophomore voting Friday, May 1. Runoff elections be- cause of ties were necessary for the offices of Student Council treasurer, senior class vice president and junior class secretary. New Student Council of- ficers are Art Kapitanoff, who as this year’s vice president automatically succeeds to the presidency; Ray Cipra, vice president; Jeanne Brown, secretary; and Kathy Murphy, treasurer. Elected to senior cioss offices are Jim Perkins, pres- ident; Patricia Spano, vice president; Nancy Buchko, secretary; and Patricia Chou- doir, treasurer. Junior class officers are Dick Goldsworthy, president; Karl Perkins, vice president; Mary Preston, secretary; and Teresa Piazza, treasurer. New officers of the sopho- mort class are Kevin Van Kampen, president; John Perkins, vice president; Sue Ryan, secretary; and Mane Murphy, treasurer. Here And There by Terry Petit St. Ambrose and Marycrest colleges presented a concert in BCHS auditorium, April 21. The combined bands took part in the annual tour of the Beloit, Rockford, Chicago area to acquaint prospective students with the colleges and their music departments. What brings about that laughter in the French classes? If you hear the word right, you’ll know it’s Peggy Walsh. In answer to why she blushed, she told Mr. Godin, “Vous m embrassez.” (I think she wishes it had come out, “Vous m’embarrasses.”) Don’t give up, Peggy! Who ever heard of an AMERICAN History teacher catching the GERMAN measles? ♦ The Sophomores at BCHS have put many hours of hard work into their Biology pro- jects this year. Some of them consist of aquariums, shell collections, anatomies of man, bisections of animals, terrariums, and booklets on numerous other subjects. ’60 Grad Captures 'Mr. Tommy' Award Thomas R. Howe, 1960 graduate, has been named “Mr. Tommy” of 1964 by students of St. Thomas col- lege, St. Paul, Minn. The award goes to the St. Thomas senior who, in the opinion of his classmates, best exemp- lifies the ideals of the col- lege. Tom was president of the All College Council this year and president of his class during his sophomore and junior years. He has served on many student committees and has been active in extra- curricular affairs involving political science, journalism and drama. During his four years at BCHS Tom was an honor stu- dent and graduated with mem- bership in the Society for Academic Achievement. He was a member of the Student Council for three years and co-editor of the school paper during his senior year. He was also active in sports, drama and music. TOM HOWE ( 60) Saturday, April 11, at St. Joseph’s high school in Keno- sha was the destination of the Library Guild for conferences and lectures. Page 6 May, 1964 Coach Barnab ToShare Dutie After -several years of steady coaching in three con- secutive sports. Coach Don Bamabo has decided to turn over the basketball team to Mr. Roy Melvin and to con- centrate his own efforts in football and track. Coach Barnabo's job has been a time and energy con- suming one, beginning in the summer with football, continu- ing through winter with, basket- ball and finishing the year with track. Despite this heavy schedule, he has found time to teach American history and physical education, as well as to supervise occasional study halls. He has also worked at coordinating various athletic functions. He continues next year as head coach in football and track and will assist Coach Melvin in basketball. Mr. Melvin, who had retired from coaching with an out- standing record joined Beloit COACHES BARhABO AND MELVIN Catholic high school last spring as baseball coach. He led the team in the only un- defeated season the school has experienced in any sport. Last fall he assisted Coach Bamabo as line coach in football. Next year he will continue this work along with his duties as head coach in basketball and baseball. BCHS Athletic Association Promotes School Sports One of the most active organizations in the support of Beloit Catholic high school is the Athletic Association. Among its members are some of the hardest working men in Beloit. The association's main purpose is to supply funds for needed sports equipment such as uniforms, blocking sleds, bats and balls. The association is kept busy all year round. In the fall they head the sale of season football tickets. Over the winter members work at the basketball games, and in the spring the Athletic Association sponsors our all school sports banquet. One of the Athletic Association's most recent accomplishments has been the promotion of the school’s all sports programs sold at all football and basketball games. One of the reasons for the Athletic Association’s suc- cess since i ts beginning in 1953 has been the good men who have served as its officers. Mr. James Mowers has served as secretary of the association since 1957, and was also the first vice-president of the group in 1953. Mr. George Knipp, anothe� member who can't seem to break the habit, has been treasurer since 1959. Mr. Louis Murphy, although not holding an office now, was president 1959-60, vice-pres- ident 1958-59, and treasurer 1957-59. He is still an active promoter of the Athletic as- sociation. With these men, and others, such as Mr. Harry Bach, who has directed publication of the athletic program, Mr. Hal Tower, president this year, and Mr. Gordon Choudoir, present vice-president, the Athletic Association is firmer than ever. Athletes Receive Awards At Annual Sports Banquet At the annual Athletic Banquet May 6, 52 boys were awarded letters and 40 received numerals for their partici- pation in sports this year. Six cheerleaders also received letters and four received numerals. Letter winners are: FOOTBALL: Pat Aldrich, Jack Anastasi, Gary Brown, Tom Faralli, Mike Hahn, John Hills, Bill Knipp (mgr.), Art Luebke, Jerry Nicholson, Pete Schuler, Jim Boho (mgr.), Jim Najdowski (mgr.), Jim Carroll, Kevin Darrah, Jim Davis, Art Kapitanoff, Dave Kaster, Alan Kobus, Don Marino, Mike Mowers, Jim Perkins, Pete Piazza, Larry Scott, and Don Smiley. BASKETBALL: Mike Hahn, Tom Faralli, John Aeschliraaan, Bill Knipp, Gary Brown, Pete Schuler, Don Smiley, Larry Scott, Pete Piazza, Dan Bums, John Pohl .Mike Mowers, Jerry Nichol- son (mgr.), Jim Najdowski. TRACK: Gary Brown, Mike Peterson, John Gregory, John Aeschlimann, Steve Kapitanoff, Alan Muetz, Ray Fuller, Bob Pospischil, Tom Pulaski, Bill Knipp, Pete Van Kampen, Ron Goessel, Bemie Zickert, Alan Kobus, Jim Davis, Dick Nenahlo, Jeiry Nicholson, Jerry Kobus (mgr.) BASEBALL: Art Kapitanoff, Mike Hahn, Larry Scott, Don Smiley, Jack Anastasi, John Winger, Pete Schuler, Tom Faralli, Pete Piazza, Mike Messer (mgr.), Jim Boho, Jan Touble. TENNIS: Jim Wright, Bill Hackett, Dick Goldsworthy, Steve Ullrich. GOLF: Rich Bach, Tom Car- ney, Jerry Conway, Nick Paley, Frank Lirtde, John Meyers. Numeral winners are as fol- lows: 67 Mike Badger, Dennis Klein, Dave Lowrey, Frank Polizzi, Kevin Van Kampen, John Zabel, Mark Chckouras, Don Edwards, Joseph Harrer, Jerry Kennedy, Kevin Lauer, Doug Leonard, Brian Luebke, Jim McComb, Bruce Mull vain, Earl Penewell, Glenn Poburka, Tom Roehl, Daryl VanLandeghem, Tom Wright, Ken Bach, Pat McKean, Tom Pitzinger, Frank Alongi, Angelo Anastaai, Richard Asp- lund, Tim Betz, Paul Brcmel, Tom Hagar, Bill Kruse, Victor Markle, Dick Rayment. 66' Tom Garstecki, Dan Jef- fers, Dave Quade, Tim Stien, Harold Rayment. ’ 65 John Seeboth, Dave Griffin. Cheerleaders awarded letters are Colleen Tyler, Patricia Dolan, Vicki Bliss, Cheryl Carter, Patricia Choudoir and Barbara Carter, Joanne Milatzo, Jackie Zahn, Cathy Brandt and Jean Hamill received numerals. LOYOLA BASKETBALL COACH George Ireland (sec- ond from left), who spoke at the Athletic Banquet May 6, congratulates Major athletic award winners. Mike Hahn received the Hirth scholastic and athletic achievement award. Tom Faralli won the Athletic Association athletic achievement trophy. Krueger trophy for sportsmanship went to Gary Brown. May. 1964 Page 7 1963-64 Interscholastic Sports Summary Presented football Sept. 7 A Monroe L 7- 0 13 H South Beloit W 28-19 21 H Hononegah W 15- 6 27 A Boylan L 1?- O G0LF Oct. if A Clinton W ?S- 8 12 A St. John's T 13-13 April IV A Edgerton W 221-220 18 H Edgewood L 32- 0 17 A Brodhead W 26 A Marian - Woodstock L lV-12 20 H Milton w 10 - 0 No� . 2 H St. Mary - Burlington W IV- 0 25 H Marian - Woodstock w m- 3H HOMECOMING 29 H Boylan w 7)4- 2)4 May 2 A Marian - Woodstock L 7)4- 2)4 BASKETBALL 11 A Edgewood 13 A Whitewater No� . 22 H St. Mary - Burlington W 80-V2 16 H Edgewood 27 H Union Gro� e W 7V-52 21 H Brodhead Dec. 3 A South Beloit W 70-V2 25 H Whitewater 6 H Aquin - Freeport L 67-56 26 A Milton 13 H Edgewood L 78-71 28 A Boylan 17 A Clinton L 62-58 30 State Tournament at Marquett e 20 A Union Grove W 76-51 Dec. 23- 28 Tournament at Durand Dakota W 99-V8 TENNIS Stockton W 79-60 Harvard L 52-VV April 10 A Boylan L 8-1 Jan. 10 H Boylan W 71-V8 IV H St. Joseph - Kenosha L 5-0 11 A Aquin L 69-60 16 H Clinton W 13-3 16 A Marian - Woodstock L 59-V9 25 A Edgewood W 5-V 25 H Richmond W 95-38 30 H Waukesha L 5-1 28 H South Beloit w 82-5V May V H Clinton W 7-5 Feb. 1 A St. Mary - Burlington w 80-59 7 H Clinton (Soph) W 7-5 7 A Edgewood L 5V-52 9 A Waukesha L 9-0 8 H Marian - Woodstock w 66-60 11 A Edgerton 10 H Clinton w 77-72 12 H Boylan Hf A Boylan L 51-V5 16 H Edgewood 18 Regional Tournament 19 A St. Joseph - Kenosha St Joseph, Kenosha 23 State Tournament at Waukesha TRACK BASEBALL April 10 A South Beloit L 62 -6l April 10 H Clinton W V-3 15 H Boylan L 72 -V6 15 H Orfordville L 2-0 17 A Clinton L 87 -31 20 A Harvard T 1-1 21 A Hononegah L 72 -51 25 H Marian - Woodstock L 19-2 23 A Brodhead L 90 -28 May 7 A Marian - Woodstock L 3-2 27 H Orfordville W 86 -33 9 H Edgewood W 6-5 30 H Albany L 73 -V3 11 A Edgerton May 5 H South Beloit L 53)4-38)4 12, H Turner (Frosh-Soph) 7 H Brodhead L 86 -32 IV H Turner (Frosh-Soph) 13 SHARK Conference Meet 16 H Harvard IV A Orfordville 18 H Brodhead 22 H Clinton 19 A Orfordville 2V State Tournament at Marquette 22 State Tournament at Menasha Page 8 E May, 1964 Diploma of Values Don’t let high school slip into your past. 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